West Point
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 #NMHSCareers

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 LevelEducation DetailsRequired/ PreferredAssociate's Degreewith 3 years nursing, social work or counseling experienceRequiredorBachelor's Degreein Nursing, Social Work, or CounselingRequiredandMaster's DegreePreferred**Licenses and Certifications**Licenses/CertificationsLicenses/Certification DetailsTime FrameRequired/ PreferredRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State LicensureUpon HireRequiredorLMSW - Licensed Medical Social Worker - State LicensureUpon HireRequiredorLPC-Licensed Professional CounselorUpon HireRequiredCertified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting positionUpon HirePreferredandCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Upon HireRequired**Work Experience**ExperienceExperience DetailsRequired/ Preferred**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**KSAsProficiencyExcellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; requiredKnowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; requiredExcellent interpersonal skills; requiredDemonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatricsParticipate in Best Practice Models for care transitionsDemonstrates positive leadership with Physicians, insurance companies, industry representatives and all other persons or entities within our service areaEmbraces the Mission, Vision, Values and Critical Success Factors of our organizationRepresents NMMC in a positive, professional mannerMust have extensive contact with: Medical Staff, Nursing Personnel, DME Providers, Home Health Agencies, Community Agencies, referral resource providers, Utilization Review Manager, patients, and family membersMust have excellent written and verbal communication skillsMust project a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve

Requirements:

Licenses

You must have the following licenses to apply:
Licensed Social Worker

Education

You must have the following education to apply:
Associates