Overview At Garnet Health, the Hudson Valley’s leading integrated health system, you’ll find the perfect balance of a satisfying career and a rewarding lifestyle. Our focus is on patient-centric care with a collective of visionary leaders and caring professionals working as a team. If you’re interested in a health system that’s growing and award-winning, serving a diverse community, you’re invited to make your career home with us as a Case Manager on our Case Management team at Garnet Health Medical Center Middletown.
Responsibilities
Actively coordinates the care of patients through a multi-disciplinary approach focusing on continuity of care from pre-hospital admission to post-hospital discharge.
Complete an initial assessment of patient’s physical, cognitive status, living arrangements, supportive system, and initial discharge plan.
Coordinate discharge planning activities (e.g., Homecare Services, DME, Rehab, SNF, OP Services) with active involvement of patient, patient representative, Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and other disciplines to ensure an appropriate discharge plan.
Identify psychosocial and socioeconomic issues that may affect the continuum of care and provide supportive counseling and community referrals as necessary (e.g., counseling services, DSS, APS, CPS).
Ensure appropriateness of level of care/patient status and assist in expediting care/treatment while monitoring length of stay in coordination with Medical Staff, Nursing Staff, and other disciplines as required.
Qualifications Minimum Education:
RN with current NYS License or MSW/CSW with current NYS License
CCM preferred or eligible to sit for CCM exam within 3 years from date of hire or prorated for part-time/per diem
PRI and/or Screen certification preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months of employment
Minimum Experience:
Ability to communicate and collaborate with team members, payors, and community agencies while maintaining positive relationships
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with a wide range of individuals and work independently
Good organizational skills, judgment, safety awareness, problem-solving, and time-management abilities; knowledge of community resources, third-party payors, and reviewing agencies
Prior healthcare experience preferred
Schedule
Hours: 8:00am-4:00pm / 8:30am-4:30pm / 9:00am-5:00pm
Weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis
Physical Requirements
Minimal physical demands: walking, standing, sitting, daily data entry; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Working Conditions
On-site facility environment; no routine exposure to hazards
Physical demands include ability to perform full range of motion, visual and aural acuity, dexterity to operate computer and office equipment; ability to lift 10 lbs
Mental demands include ability to work under pressure, organize and synthesize new information, prioritize tasks, and multi-task; may require irregular hours including evenings or weekends
Workplace type On-site
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