Case Manager

Company: Cornerstone Healthcare Group
Location: Tucson
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Job Details

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Cornerstone Hospital Southeast Arizona - Tucson, AZ


PRN



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Case Management




Description

Case Manager PRN RN LMSW

Position Summary:

The Case Manager is responsible for assessing patient/family psycho-social needs, planning, implementing, procuring services for and evaluating care for patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, medical-surgical conditions with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Performs concurrent review including admission, continued stay and appropriateness of discharge. Collects information for and as a result of concurrent reviews. Coordinates discharge planning to ensure continuity of care, performing utilization review, and facilitating the patient satisfaction survey process. Participates in functions to coordinate the care of patients with all health team members throughout the facility. Integrates Case Management within the hospital's primary functions in a manner that contributes to the provision of comprehensive health care and achievement of quality cost effective outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to project a professional image
Knowledge of regulatory standards, compliance requirements and hospital policies and procedures
Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations
Strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions. (Order entry, data entry)

Education and/or Experience:

RN Case Manager, preferred
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with BSN preferred, or a LMSW (Licensed Masters Social Worker) or LBSW (Licensed Bachelor Social Worker) as required by the Case Manager's state in which employed
Valid Certified Case Manager credential (CCM or ACM ) preferred
Two (2) years' experience as a Case Manager in an acute care hospital, but will consider case management health care provider or managed health care company

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

RN Case Manager:

A Registered Nurse who is currently licensed to practice by the state
CCM credential preferred
Must maintain current CPR certification throughout employment

LMSW/LBSW Case Manager:

A licensed Social Worker who is currently licensed to practice by the state in which employed
Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential preferred
Must maintain current CPR certification throughout employment



About Us

Cornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents and their families.

Our employees make a difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients and residents.

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