Case Manager

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

• The Case Manager Coordinates discharge planning, patient teaching and other associated activities for successful discharge community/home re-entry or to nursing facilities. In inpatient rehabilitation, medical case management involves coordinating a patient's care, ensuring access to resources, and supporting their recovery journey. Completes, monitors and assures compliance with Federal, State and Third-Party Insurance guidelines. This includes working with the healthcare team to develop and implement a rehabilitation plan, monitoring the patient's progress, and assisting with discharge planning. Case managers also advocate for the patient's needs and ensure quality, cost-effective care

Responsibilities:

• Patients/Families, physicians, community agencies, business associates & staff. Conducts interpersonal relationships designed to project positive image of department and hospital. Always helpful, courteous and friendly.

Other information:

• EDUCATION
  • Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Medical Social Worker. Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services area accepted. Obtain Case Manager Certification within 5 years encouraged.
• EXPERIENCE
  • Two-Three years experience in hospital, nursing home, or community agency.
• LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
  • Certification by American Board of QA/UR or InterQual, Certification in Social Work, Licensed in N.C. for RN
• OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
  • Possess knowledge skills of InterQual ISD-A criteria. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrates understanding of patient care needs according to developmental stages for various age groups. Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations regarding admission/reimbursement of Medicare/Medicaid/all other payor sources. Reading and mathematics. Must be able to work autonomously.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Exposure to Airborne and Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to electrical hazards (equipment use)
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Standing, Walking, Sitting, Reaching, Talking, Seeing, Hearing, Tasting, Smelling, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, and Moving.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Care Management

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: LENOIR MEM

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.