Job description
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Department:
Case Management
Schedule/Status: Varies; Part Time
Standard Hours/Week:29
General Description:Under the general supervision of the Director, Case Management is responsible for the management and coordination of total plan of patient care from the point of admission to the point of discharge. Patient case management includes utilization review for appropriateness and efficiency, initial assessment and planning for discharge needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Formal Education:
Department:
Case Management
Schedule/Status: Varies; Part Time
Standard Hours/Week:29
General Description:Under the general supervision of the Director, Case Management is responsible for the management and coordination of total plan of patient care from the point of admission to the point of discharge. Patient case management includes utilization review for appropriateness and efficiency, initial assessment and planning for discharge needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assesses and evaluates the patient’s plan of care within 24 hours of admission and at least every 96 hours utilizing Milliman criteria determining appropriate patient status that coincides with 2MN rule and medical necessity of hospital admission.*
- Documents and conveys appropriate information regarding patient’s admission and continued hospitalization to various payors for authorization and reimbursement purposes.*
- Collaborates and makes referral to physician advisor when unable to resolve issue 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*
- Collaborates with physician and other members of the health care team to develop, plan, and facilitate a safe and realistic discharge plan, adjusting as needed throughout patient’s hospitalization.*
- Coordinates, plans, documents, and participates in interdisciplinary discharge planning meetings, identifying barriers to discharge with participation of all disciplines.*
- Assures completion of discharge forms, i.e. Important Message from Medicare, PASRR, transportation, within established timeframes and according to state/federal regulations.*
- Proactively monitors patient activity, identifying and resolving delay and barriers to discharge. Monitors length of stay, readmissions, and documents avoidable days for trending and performance improvement purposes.*
Formal Education:
- Bachelors or Associates Degree required. Major(s) required: Nursing.
- 2 years to <3 years.
- State of Florida RN License
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