Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Lancaster
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Varied
Hours : Varied day shift, 1 weekend per month
Recruiter Contact: Joelene Dolan at jdolan2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, a planned 341,000-square-foot acute care hospital, will enhance an already vibrant network of primary and specialty care providers across Lancaster County. The new hospital will feature 129 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, physician offices, various specialty inpatient services, an imaging lab and complete medical and surgical capabilities. Expanding this footprint will help ensure residents of these communities have access, quality and choice of care as close to home as possible.

Lancaster Medical Center will also create new clinical and research opportunities for learners and investigators at Penn State College of Medicine. Through Penn State Health’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, the health system is committed to providing compassionate care for our diverse patient population, community and each other.

Conveniently located within 30 miles of Berks County and only 20 miles from York, Lancaster Medical Center is perfectly positioned for professionals who are seeking a positive and service-focused culture, right in their own backyard.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Case Manager coordinates the care and service of selected patient populations across the continuum. He/she works collaboratively with patient, family, physician and other members of the health care team to achieve the highest quality clinical outcomes with the most cost effective use of available resources. The Case Manager assumes responsibility for an interdisciplinary process which assesses, plans, implements, monitors and measures the effectiveness of interventions to meet patients' treatment and transitional needs. The Case Manager is knowledgeable about various age-related care protocols and functions within their scope of practice. This position is established to actively participate on the patient care team by providing basic bedside care and assisting patients with activities of daily living, under the direction of the RN. Teamwork is a vital component to same, through effective collaboration efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelors degree

Minimum two (2) years in acute care hospital

Active RN License in Pennsylvania

Experience in case management, discharge planning or utilization management role

Familiarity with case management role in health care setting

Demonstrated capacity to work with inter- disciplinary team (especially physicians) and communicate effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Case management certification (CCM or ACM) preferred

BLS preferred

Knowledge of InterQual and/or Milliman criteria is preferred

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, martial status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.