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Job description
Job Description
PRN (As Needed)
8:00am-4:30pm
May be asked to work weekdays/weekends/holidays when coverage is needed to maintain adequate staffing
General Summary
Performs a variety of duties and applies utilization and case management techniques to determine the most efficient use of resources to facilitate a patient's progression of care and the provision of appropriate, cost effective and quality health care. Works in a team model with social work in assigned patient care areas to address patient discharge needs. Provides leadership in the integration of utilization and case management principles.
Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Reviews assigned patients for medical necessity, utilization management, and appropriateness of setting for continued hospitalization.
Initiates problem-solving techniques to prevent over and/or under utilization.
Facilitates and coordinates the progression of patient care to optimize throughput and the utilization of resources to support continuous quality and cost of care efforts.
Liaisons between utilization management team, third party payers, and the treatment team regarding the identified treatment plan in accordance with contractual guidelines and System policy.
Assists the patient care team with the identification and coordination of alternative treatment settings to provide appropriate care, maintain quality of care, and reduce cost.
Identifies conditions which require case management across the care continuum. Collaborates with members of the patient care team to identify interdisciplinary needs
Collaborates with care management across the system to effectively transition patient care and support value-based care initiatives.
Completes case management patient assessment, identifies needs, develops a discharge plan, and coordinates discharge needs (DME, Home Health, IV antibiotics, etc.) in collaboration with patients, families, and care team.
Assists with the collection and analysis of utilization patterns, length of stay, readmissions, avoidable days, and denied cases.
Brings known or suspected problems of under-, over-, or inappropriate utilization of resources to the attention of the appropriate manager(s).
Common Expectations: Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations, learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
Prepares and maintains appropriate documentation as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment and safety standards.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Prepares and presents utilization data analysis as required.
Participates in the development and delivery of educational information and process improvements related to job accountabilities and case management principles.
Attends meetings as required.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Minimum Education: Associates Degree Required
Bachelors Degree Preferred
Work Experience: 2 years Recent Acute Care experience. Required
Field of experience in Utilization Management, Case Management, or Clinical Nursing Specialty. Preferred
Licenses: Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Certified in Case Management Preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Desire and ability to work in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
About Us
WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.
About the Team
WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital
Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.
Worksite address
lewisburg, PA, 17837, US
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