RN Case Manager - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital
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Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford/Haverhill
Case Manager/Discharge Planner
Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Must be licensed in the State of Massachusetts
Primary Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate each patient's hospital stay from admission through discharge.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to identify goals, address barriers to discharge, and ensure rehabilitation services are provided efficiently.
Provide patients and families with information about the rehabilitation process, levels of care, and patient rights/responsibilities.
Work within CMS guidelines and/or Managed Care expectations; advocate for patients when possible.
Ensure patients are connected with appropriate resources for the next level of care (e.g., skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies).
Maintain ongoing communication with patients and families regarding progress, care team discussions, and discharge planning to ensure safe and timely discharge.
Address disposition changes promptly and anticipate patient discharge needs proactively.
Prerequisites:
Registered Nurse with 2–5 years of acute care case management experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care.
Basic knowledge of CMS guidelines, Managed Care products, and criteria for inpatient rehab vs. long-term acute hospital admission.