Care Coordinator- Case Management, Full Time

Care Coordinator- Case Management, Full Time Job ID: 0009GE Tupelo Nursing - CASE MANAGEMENT Full Time - Day Posting Description At North Mississippi Health Services, our mission is to “continuously improve the health of the people of our region.
” Our vision is to “provide the best patient and family-centered care and health services in America.
” We believe that fulfilling our mission and vision calls us to embrace the best people that form incredible connections to our patients and families.
We take pride in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives, and your passions.
At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting your passion with a purpose.
When you are part of our team, you know what connected feels like.
#WhatConnectsYou Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Coordinator - Care RN at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for conducting patient assessments to determine their needs and barriers to disease management or recovery.
They implement interventions, monitor the effectiveness of care plans, and coordinate transition of care to post-acute services.
The Coordinator educates patients and family members on the provided services and collaborates with various healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care.
JOB FUNCTIONS Coordinates: • Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery • Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements • Monitors the effectiveness of the patient’s care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential progression delays • Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment • Coordinates transition of care as indicated • Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient Reporting: • Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards • Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care • Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members Education: • Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided • Attend and provide continuing education in-services • Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams Communicates: • Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities • Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient • Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required Quality Improvement: • Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs Regulation: • Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines • Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues Remote Work Capable ? QUALIFICATIONS Education Education Level Education Details Required/ Preferred Associate's Degree with 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experience Required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Social Work, or Counseling Required and Master's Degree Preferred Licenses and Certifications Licenses/Certifications Licenses/Certification Details Time Frame Required/ Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Upon Hire Required or LMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State Licensure Upon Hire Required or LPC-Licensed Professional Counselor Upon Hire Required Certified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting position Upon Hire Preferred and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Upon Hire Required Work Experience Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KSAs Proficiency Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required Excellent interpersonal skills; required Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics Participate in Best Practice Models for care transitions Demonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service area Embraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organization Represents NMMC in a positive, professional manner Must have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family members Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills Must project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve Requirements The following are requirements in addition to any stated in the above description.
Licenses You must have one of the following combinations to apply: Licensed Social Worker Registered Nurse Licensed Professional Counselor Education You must have one of the following combinations to apply: Associates of equivalent combination of professional certification & job experience.
Bachelors of equivalent combination of professional certification & job experience.
You must have a Associates or higher