Inpatient Transitional Case Manager - Discharge Planner - Weekend PRN - Cooper University Hospital

About Us:

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

 

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Short Description:

Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.

 

Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.

 

Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.

 

Coordinates care authorization process with insurers. Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.

 

Experience Required:

3 - 5 years health care experience preferred

Education Requirements:

Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred.

License/Certification Requirements:

Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.

or

Current NJ RN License

 

ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred

CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred