Case Manager RN Full Time Days

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Case Manager-RN plays a pivotal role in coordinating comprehensive patient care, ensuring seamless transitions between care levels.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems.

The Case Manager-RN will collaborate closely with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community resources to optimize patient outcomes and promote efficient resource utilization.



Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care Coordination:

+ Conduct comprehensive patient assessments to identify individualized needs and develop personalized care plans.



+ Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure timely and appropriate interventions, including specialty consultations and referrals.



+ Monitor patient progress, identify potential barriers to care, and implement strategies to address them proactively.



+ Facilitate patient education and support to empower patients and families in their healthcare decisions.



Discharge Planning:

+ Develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans that address the patient's physical, social, and financial needs.



+ Coordinate with community resources and post-acute care providers to ensure a smooth transition of care.



+ Advocate for patients' rights and ensure access to necessary services and support.



Quality Improvement:

+ Analyze patient outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement in care processes.



+ Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.



+ Stay updated on relevant regulations, guidelines, and industry trends to ensure compliance and optimize care delivery.



Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

+ Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.



+ Facilitate communication and information sharing among team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.



+ Build strong relationships with community partners to support patient needs beyond the hospital setting.



By joining our team as a Case Manager-RN, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients and their families.

Your expertise in clinical care, discharge planning, and quality improvement will be instrumental in ensuring that patients receive the highes

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

+ Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.



+ Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) with at least two years of acute care case management experience is acceptable.



+ ADN candidates must enroll in an accredited BSN program within three years of hire and complete it within five years.



Experience:

+ Minimum of three years of recent acute care nursing experience.



+ Prior case management experience is highly preferred.



Certifications:

+ Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association is required within one year of hire.




Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Hospital - Detroit Main Campus

+ Department: Inpatient Case Management

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable






Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions.

It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.






Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world.

We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail.

With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations.

Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Learn more at henryford.com/careers .






Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority.

That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual.

Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan.

Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more.

Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.






Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Required Skill Profession

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