About this opportunity
Akron Children's Hospital lists this Case Manager - Float opportunity in akron, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Full-Time: 40 Hours Per Week
1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday
Float Akron Main - Onsite Summary:
The Case Manager assumes accountability and responsibility for managing the hospitalization of a caseload of patients from preadmission through one-week post-discharge. Facilitates coordination of care by all members of the health care team to facilitate achievement of appropriate outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates and assesses patients' homegoing needs and provides case management to meet these needs for safe transition/discharge.
Assists in the planning and implementation of medical care and coordination of services with other patient care areas, both within and outside of the organization and links families with community resources/services.
Assesses and procures community resources for families, while assessing for changing patient needs throughout the course of care with appropriate referrals for consultation, as needed.
Assists with development and implementation of materials necessary to facilitate patient care, patient/family/caregiver education and staff education related to discharge/transition planning.
Demonstrates leadership and interpersonal relationship skills which enhance communication and promote conflict resolution. Communicates effectively with patients/families, the interdisciplinary team and outside resources.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
Other duties as required.
Other information:
Technical Expertise
1. Experience in case management is preferred.
2. Experience in healthcare is required.
3. Must possess excellent oral and written skills.
Ability to move freely about the hospital and read/interpret written and graphical data is required.
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software is required. Epic software or similar EMR software is
Education and Experience
1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing,
1. Licensure: licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Ohio. Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) is required; master's degree is preferred.
2. Certification: Case Management certification preferred. BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
3. Years of relevant experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in case management is preferred.
4. Years of supervisory experience: None
Full Time
FTE:
Status: Onsite
Worksite address
akron, OH, 44308, US
Who can apply
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