Care Coordinator- Case Management, Full Time

North Mississippi Medical Center Tupelo, MS Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on January 6, 2022

Coordinates:

Conducts assessment to determine patient needs and barriers to disease management of continued recovery.
Implements appropriate interventions to address identified patient needs and maintain regulatory requirements.
Monitors the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and intervenes when necessary to address potential progression delays.
Arranges appropriate post-acute services and procurement of durable medical equipment.
Coordinates transition of care as indicated.
Assess the discharge planning needs of the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient.

Reporting:

Documents assessment findings and interacts in the clinical record according to establish standards.
Performs cost/benefit analysis to determine most cost effective care.
Documents type education received by the patient and/or family members.

Education:

Educates patient and/or family member(s) to the processes and services provided.
Attend and provide continuing education in-services.
Participates in performance improvement projects, committees, and teams.

Communicates:

Communicates patient needs to appropriate sources such as Physicians, medical staff, DME Companies, Home Health and Hospice Staff, and Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Facilities.
Communicates effectively with adult and geriatric patient.
Participates on committees and Physician Section meetings as requested/required.

Quality Improvement:

Participates in QI initiates and other Hospital performance improvement programs.

Regulation:

Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies/Procedures/Guidelines.
Complies with appropriate Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.

Requirements:

Associates degree with 3 years case management experience or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Social Work, required; Master's preferred.
Must be currently licensed in a health related field in the State of Mississippi; required.
Certified as a Board Certified Case Manager within 1 year of accepting position; preferred.
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); required.
Excellent organizational and communication (written and verbal) skills; required.
Knowledgeable in the documentation of social/work case management intervention methods; required.
Excellent interpersonal skills; required.
Demonstrated knowledge in the following areas: pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.