What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager, PRN - One UMMS Staffing Center position at University of Maryland Medical System?
Job Summary
Collaborates with interdisciplinary members of the healthcare team, community resources, patients and patients’ family/support to promote optimal patient outcomes across the care continuum, including the development of successful discharge planning. Must demonstrate the knowledge and critical thinking necessary to manage complex social dynamics, navigate barriers to safe discharge, and connect with the Division of Social Services (DSS), and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) as needed. Must provide care that aligns with individual cultural, ethnic, age, and diagnostic specific needs through data interpretation and thorough assessments.
Consistently expresses and demonstrates compassion and courtesy for patients, families and visitors.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide 8-10 bullets that outline the major responsibilities of the role. Begin each sentence with an action verb and spell out acronyms.
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- Manages the care of patients/families throughout the care continuum and the healthcare system based on individual needs, including facilitating peer and family consultations/meetings to advance coordination
- Coordinates with interdisciplinary care team to develop, revise, and implement appropriate discharge plans to ensure patient/family safety during the transition.
- Communicates with the medical care team any pertinent findings that may influence care coordination, safe discharge and/or length of stay.
- Provide and review appropriate community resources/services with patients/families
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of actions, referrals, and conversations in the electronic health record. Must meet/maintain case management documentation standards
- Initiates referrals to home healthcare, infusion therapy, hospice, skilled nursing/rehab facilities, dialysis centers, and durable medical equipment to facilitate timely transitions to the appropriate level of care.
- Participates in multidisciplinary rounds or Care Transition Rounds providing pertinent patient information to improve safe discharge planning and decrease length of stays.
- Collaborate with post-acute representatives to ensure safe and confidential transitional planning.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Education & Experience - Required
Provide the minimum required education that includes the discipline(s). Provide the minimum year(s) and type(s) of experience required (do not use a range). Provide required certifications and/or licensures.
- Current Maryland or Compact State RN License or Maryland Social Work License (LMSW) or LCSW
Education & Experience - Preferred
Provide the preferred education that includes the discipline(s). Provide the preferred year(s) and type(s) of experience (do not use a range). Provide preferred certifications and/or licensures.
- Two (2) years of relevant hospital/inpatient case management experience preferred
- Masters degree in Social Work preferred Knowledge of Case Management, Critical Pathways and Utilization Management preferred
Benefits
Compensation:
$55/hr Flat Rate
Salary : $55