Additional Information
Primary City/State:
Chandler, Arizona
Department Name:
Case Mgmt-Hosp
Work Shift:
Weekend
Job Category:
Clinical Care
The future is full of possibilities. At Banner Health, we're excited about what the future holds for health care. That's why we're changing the industry to make the experience the best it can be. If you're ready to change lives, we want to hear from you.
Join Our Compassionate Care Team as a Case Manager Care Coordinator ! We're seeking a dedicated RN or Master Social Worker to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives by coordinating safe, seamless transitions from hospital to home. In this rewarding role, you'll work directly with patients and their families to identify needs and arrange essential post-acute services including home health, durable medical equipment, and rehabilitation placements. Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a 4-day work week while being supported by a collaborative, team-oriented culture that values your expertise. We provide comprehensive 6-week orientation with experienced preceptors who will guide you through our systems including Windows 11, Cerner, CareAware, and Microsoft Teams-no prior experience with these platforms required. If you're passionate about patient advocacy and want to be part of a supportive environment where you can truly make a difference in discharge planning, we'd love to hear from you!
SCHEDULE:
Part Time/ 20 Hours
Saturday & Sunday
Ten hour shifts
7:00am- 5:30pm
Holiday rotations are required in this role
Enjoy a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differentia
LOCATION:
Banner Ocotillo & Banner Desert (for orientation only)
Banner Ocotillo Medical Center is a new, comprehensive medical center located in Chandler, AZ. The hospital has 124 beds with ample shelled space for future growth. The hospital offers key inpatient and outpatient services, such as emergency care, intensive care, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, imaging, surgical and women's services. The hospital utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve safety and quality, including robotic surgeries, UV disinfecting lighting, and smart devices for all caregivers.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides comprehensive care coordination for patients as assigned. The intensity of care coordination provided is situational and appropriate based on patient need and payer requirements. This position is accountable for the clinical quality of Care Coordination services delivered by both them and others and identifies/resolves barriers which may hinder effective patient care. The goal is to empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the discharge planning process. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge, continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.
CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Manages individual patients across the health care continuum to achieve the optimal clinical care, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
2. Acts in a leadership function with process improvement activities for populations of patients to achieve the optimal clinical, financial, operational, and satisfaction outcomes.
3. Acts in a leadership function to collaboratively develop and manage the interdisciplinary patient discharge plan. Effectively communicates the plan across the continuum of care.
4. Maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and other program benefits to assist patients with discharge planning and choices. Knowledge of community resources relevant to health care, end of life dynamics, substance abuse, abuse, neglect, and domestic violence.
5. Establishes and promotes a collaborative relationship with physicians, payers, and other members of the health care team. Collects and communicates pertinent, timely information to payers and others to fulfill utilization and regulatory requirements.
6. Educates internal members of the health care team on case management and managed care concepts. Facilitates integration of concepts into daily practice.
7. May supervise other staff.
8. Has freedom to determine how to best accomplish functions within established procedures. Confers with supervisor on any unusual situations. Positions are entity based with no budgetary responsibility. Internal customers: Patients, families, all levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: Physicians and their office staff, payers, community agencies, provider networks, and regulatory agencies.
Bannerhealth · Banner Ocotillo Med Ctr (1405 S Alma School Rd)