What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Nevada Regional Medical Center?
Essential Functions:
- Completes psychosocial assessments with each patient to guide the treatment process and assist in establishing appropriate follow up care.
- Collects and analyzes data from various sources to evaluate programs and determine need for additional educational programs.
- Delivers behavioral health education services. Develops educational materials such as audiovisual aids, articles, brochures, fact sheets and public service announcements promoting behavioral health topics.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in treatment plans and reporting as appropriate. Understand and abides by HIPPA guidelines.
- Maintain complete and accurate records on each patient.
- Inform and educate the patient and family member involved in ongoing treatment plans for the patient.
- Informs all parties involved on the processes that are being used to treat the patient.
- Sets up and attends meetings with providers and patients as needed.
- Receives documentation from providers and follows up with patients regarding their treatment plan.
- Serves as a liaison between the patient and the mental health provider.
- Provides outpatient mental health resources to patients and assists in establishing follow up appointments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills Abilities:
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels.
- Ability to complete competency for nursing skills.
- Ability to perform simple mathematical equations.
- Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Working Conditions:
- Exposure to distressed patients, families or visitors.
- Possible exposure to inside environmental conditions.
Physical Demands:
- Requires standing, sitting or walking for up to 12 hours or longer per day.
- The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Qualifications:
- Must maintain a telephone and adhere to appropriate dress code.
- No licensure required.
- Bachelor’s Degree a human services field of study which includes a field practice involving supervised psycho-social assessment, planning and referral of individuals with health and/or social problems is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a hospital or long-term care setting preferred.
- Other experience in related fields helpful.
NRMC is adhering to the CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Final Rule.