What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Care Manager - Care Management (Full Time) - 8033 position at Cabell Huntington Hospital/St. Mary?
St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking an Emergency Case Manager for our Care Management department. The Emergency Department Case Manager (EDCM) exercises independent judgement and professional discretion in the practice of case management to patients. The EDCM collaborates with physicians to ensure that patients are at the appropriate level of care with the use of clinical based guidelines such as MCG/InterQual. The EDCM is proactive and uses collaborative problem solving skills to meet the needs of the patients and physicians.
Qualifications:
Education Requirements: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; holds and maintains current Registered Nursing License for the state of West Virginia. BSN, Master Degree preferred, not required.
Experience: Five years nursing experience. Minimum experience includes: patient care in the hospital setting, direct knowledge of care management, discharge planning and resource management.
Certifications/Skills: Certifications in Care Management preferred, not required. BLS required.