Care Manager / Social Worker

Commonspirit; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Care Manager/Social Worker to enhance patient care quality and satisfaction. This role involves coordinating care, managing utilization, and facilitating discharge planning while collaborating with a diverse medical team. The ideal candidate will have a strong nursing background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to professional growth. Join a dynamic healthcare environment where your expertise will contribute significantly to patient outcomes and organizational success. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nebraska required.
• 3-5 years clinical experience in relevant practice area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care progression throughout the continuum.
• Collaborate with staff to eliminate barriers to care delivery.
• Participate in clinical performance improvement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Data Management

PC Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Judgment Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program

Job description

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Overview

CHI Health St. Elizabeth, founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889, is a full-service 260-bed nonprofit regional medical center in Lincoln, Nebraska. St. Elizabeth specializes in the treatment areas of newborn and pediatric care, women’s health, burn and wound, cardiology, oncology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and neuroscience.

The purpose of the Case Manager position is to support the physician and interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning functions.

Will consider a RN or Social Worker for this position!

Responsibilities

• Coordinates/facilitates patient care progression throughout the continuum.
• Collaborates with medical staff, nursing staff, and ancillary staff to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting.
• Completes Utilization Management and screening for assigned patients.
• Actively participates in clinical performance improvement activities.
• Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards, within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and accuracy of practice.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency, supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Nebraska.
• Three to five years clinical experience in clinical practice area to which assigned.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, data management, and PC skills.
• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families.

Pay Range

$33.51 - $48.58 /hour

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices