Overview
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Work Performed
Monitor daily census and assignment to assure all patients are assessed.
Manage a designated caseload to coordinate and complete timely assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of discharge plans and care transitions across the continuum of care. Ensure optimum utilization of the patient's and the Health System's resources and perform these duties within the requirements of CMS and other external review agencies.
Case management needs including care coordination/transition and discharge planning, consultations, advocacy, education. Maintain effective communication with health care team members related to assessment findings, discharge planning needs and provider orders needed to arrange Homecare, Durable Medical Equipment, Transportation, Skilled Nursing or Acute Rehab Facility placement, Substance Abuse Treatment and outpatient follow-up.
Maintain working knowledge of specific benefits and reimbursement guidelines, the discharge planning process and applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Provide education and guidance on these topics to providers, patients and families as needed.
Work with Utilization Management partners to provide information and feedback that will enhance negotiations and denial prevention with payers.
Maintain timely documentation of assessment findings, discharge arrangements and actions taken according to departmental guidelines; prepare reports and maintain records as requested and/or required.
Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as requested.
Job responsibilities may include site specific duties, weekend/holiday or after hours coverage as designated at each entity.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers internal and external to Duke Health System.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to work effectively in a self-directed role
Ability to multi-task, capable of daily problem-solving complex issues
Excellent written and verbal skills
Basic computer skills necessary
Minimum Qualifications
Education : BSN or MSW required
Experience : 3 years of relevant experience
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications : Requires Case Management Certification (ACM, CCM or ANCC) within 3 years of hire. MSW or BSN required. If BSN must have current or compact RN licensure in state of NC.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Seniorilty level: Mid-Senior level | Employment type: Full-time | Job function: Other | Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This description reflects responsibilities and qualifications for the role as described and does not include site-specific variations unless noted by the hiring entity.