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Case Manager

Case Manager

Aya HealthcareSaint Louis, MO, US
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Job Highlights

Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients discharge planning needs to next level of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.
  • Identifies and escalates gaps / barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
  • Assesses patients at high risk for readmission. Identifies root cause for readmission. Develops plan and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.
  • Participates with other members of team regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
  • May also be responsible for : utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
  • As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his / her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

    • EXPERIENCE

  • Three years' acute care experience

    • REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location : Missouri

  • Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
  • Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

    • Work Shift : PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

    Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

    Benefits : SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
  • Flexible Payment Options : our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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