CARE MANAGER

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General is seeking a Care Manager to coordinate care across the patient episode, ensuring safe outcomes and efficient resource use across the continuum. The role leads bedside interdisciplinary rounds and coordinates with the care team and discharge planning, including post-discharge referrals and community resources.

The position requires graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, Ohio RN licensure, and at least five years of clinical nursing or related nursing experience, with

Qualifications

• 5+ years recent experience in clinical nursing or related nursing field.
• Care Management, Case Management or Care Coordination experience preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for the patient population during the episode of care.
• Oversee interdisciplinary activity and bedside rounds.
• Facilitate discharge planning and post-discharge referrals.
• Identify community resources for patients and avoid duplication of services.
• Collaborate with care team and managing staff to meet goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

The Care Manager is responsible for carrying out care coordination of the assigned patient population during the episode of care to ensure safe and effective outcomes across the continuum of care. The Care Manager oversees interdisciplinary activity relevant to managing the patient population and integrating services and/or departments around the organizing principles of acute case management. This will include but is not limited to bedside interdisciplinary rounds. The Care Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity. This role works to provide efficient coordination of care and resources with quality outcomes while minimizing costs and duplication of services. The Care Manager will work collaboratively with the management and staff involved in the patient’s plan of care and discharge planning process as well as those facilities, organizations, and individuals providing post discharge care and services. This position will facilitate creating a safe and effective discharge plan associated with patient/family healthcare goals with input obtained from the care team. Specific duties include assessing and screening patients for discharge needs, performing readmission prevention activities, coordinating and providing referrals for continuing care, and locating available community resources for patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. BSN graduate preferred.

Required length and type of experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years recent experience in clinical nursing or related nursing field. (e.g. Case Management or Utilization Review)
• Previous Care Management, Case Management or Care Coordination experience preferred
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills

Required licensure, certification or registry:

• Current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.