CASE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST 102540 - MCGEHEE, KRISTIN - Owensboro Health 2

• Job Summary
  • Facilitates cost-effective, quality patient outcomes by collaborating with staff and providing guidance,education and support to assigned patients.
    
    Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with aculture of safety and a high reliability organization; behavior supports the organization's core commitments ofIntegrity, Service, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence, and Innovation.
• Job Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the plan of care.
  • Assessment of complete chart and knowledge of patient's medical condition, financial status, emotional needsand support systems.
  • Collaborates with the Medical Director, Director, Manager, and Supervisor of Case Management on patientswho are not meeting the regulatory requirements for hospitalization.
  • Provides initial and concurrent reviews for approval of hospital stay for all patients. Notifies patients whenstay has been denied.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplanary team to ensure patient quality of care and safety of discharge.
  • Provides education to physicians, staff and patients/families.
• Education
  • Associate's degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) required. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required.Certified as a Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider preferred.
• Work Experience
  • 2 to 8 years progressive experience in a related field required. Experience in Case Management preferred.
• Skills and Attributes
  • Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to workin a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• FLSA Classification
  • Non-Exempt
• Disclaimer
  • This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all areas.
• Additional Position Related Details
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    Physical Requirements
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      Activity and Frequency:
      • Bending/Stooping - Never
      • Climbing - Never
      • Keyboard Data Entry - Frequently
      • Kneeling - Never
      • Lifting/Moving Patients - Never
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 0-25 lbs - Never
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - 25-75 lbs - Never
      • Lifting/Carrying (Non-Patient) - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - 0-25 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - 25-75 lbs - Never
      • Pushing/Pulling - over 75 lbs - Never
      • Reaching - Never
      • Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements - Never
      • Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements - Frequently
      • Running - Never
      • Sitting - Frequently
      • Squatting - Never
      • Standing - Frequently
      • Walking - Frequently
      • Audible Speech - Frequently
      • Hearing Acuity - Frequently
      • Smelling Acuity - Never
      • Taste Discrimination - Never
      • Vision: Depth Perception - Frequently
      • Vision: Distinguish Color - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Far - Frequently
      • Vision: Seeing - Near - Frequently

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