GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsibilities:
Creates plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and values.
Monitors patient medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations and/or patient records.
Advocates for resources and removal of barriers.
Maintains ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of health plan.
Acts as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses, and treatment options for post-discharge care.
CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED:
Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association accepted.
Professional Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing
1 year of Case Management experience is preferred