What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Case Manager (Acute Care) - Care Management position at Glens Falls Hospital?
The Impact You Can Make
Team Impact
The Case Manager (Acute Care) role must optimize and integrate the interface between clinical and financial systems supporting positive health outcomes. The Case Manager uses nursing and case management knowledge to promote appropriate allocation of hospital and other resources, while striving to provide high quality care to each patient in a cost effective and timely manner. Support services provided by the Case Manager include, but are not limited to, utilization review, case management, weekend and holiday case management, care transition, collaboration with physicians and social workers for care coordination and discharge planning
The Glens Falls Hospital Impact
Mission
Our Mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.
How You Will Fulfill Your Potential
Responsibilities
- Ensures order in chart/EMR coincides with the InterQual review or CMS rules and regulations for appropriate Level of Care and status on all patients through collaboration with Utilization Review RN.
- Assesses the patient’s plan of care as soon as possible on admission and re-evaluates.
- Contacts the attending physician for additional information if the patient does not meet the appropriate guidelines.
- Collaborates and makes referrals to physician advisor when unable to resolve issues with attending physician.
- Meets with patient and/or family/personal representative as soon as possible, but not greater than 48 hours of admission, to assess, evaluate, and identify discharge needs. Provides support and information, as needed.
Education/Experience :
- RN or Social Work degree preferred (MSW or BSW).
- Human services degree with 2 years of direct care experience accepted.
- Home care, hospital, or nursing home experience strongly preferred.
Licenses/Certificates/Registrations :
- Maintains current licensure and/or certification with appropriate professional affiliation.
Salary Range
The expected base rate for this Glens Falls, New York, United States-based position is $32.00 to $58.74 per hour. Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.
Benefits
Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found here .
Salary : $32 - $59
