Overview Join to apply for the Case Manager FT - CCHC role at COTTONWOOD CANYON HEALTHCARE CENTER .
Responsibilities Communicate regularly with residents and their families about Plans of Care, PT, OT and other treatment protocols. Attend and participate in morning meetings to facilitate communications with the team. Answer residents' questions about their care, treatment plans, illness progression and all other issues so they feel safe and secure in our care.
Monitor and adjust resident statuses based on changing needs and conditions. Organize and prioritize daily work by assessing new, current and discharging residents’ needs in area(s) of responsibility. Complete documentation as required.
Perform utilization review activities to provide residents with appropriate, timely and cost-effective care. Coordinate care with residents, care providers, facilities’ financial services, and third party payers. Oversee all admissions and discharge activities. Coordinate referrals both to and from the facility.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff and professional colleagues. Ensure accurate charting and the ability to complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
Work independently and exercise sound judgement in interactions with physicians, providers, payers and residents and their families. Effectively communicate with and promote cooperation and collaboration among residents/families/caretakers, physicians, nurses and other ancillary partners. Manage time efficiently in a high-volume environment with rapidly changing priorities. Demonstrate intermediate computer skills. Maintain professional, respectful, honest interactions with residents/families and staff and partners.
Qualifications Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work. Registered Nurse (RN) license preferred. Licensed (LVN or LPN) nurse acceptable. Two (2) year clinical nursing experience preferred. Knowledge of Medicare, Medical and Medicaid programs and benefits.
Knowledge/Skills: Language – ability to read technical procedures; read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals; effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees. Mathematical skills – ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions. Reasoning skills – ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: LVN/LPN Valid License or RN Valid License in the state you are working. CCM credential a plus. Must maintain all required continuing education/licensing. Must remain in good standing with the Department of Public Health; License and Certification Division at all times.
Physical Demands Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and/or hearing very frequently. Tasting and/or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Depth/Color perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described above and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
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