Case Manager

Iberia Medical Center; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great medical plan

Early wage access

State pension plan

Dental & vision

Job summary

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER in New Iberia, LA is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate services across the continuum of care, balancing quality patient care with cost-efficient resources. The role requires RN and LMSW licensure in Louisiana and entails liaison work with patients, physicians and referral sources.

Responsibilities include clinical reviews, post-authorization input, referrals, and ensuring safe, effective discharge planning with the healthcare team. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• RN license in Louisiana.
• LMSW license in Louisiana.
• Graduate from state approved Nursing or Social Work program.

Responsibilities

• Be available by telephone during working hours.
• Act as liaison between patients, physicians, and referral sources.
• Be knowledgeable of all assigned patients.
• Conduct ongoing clinical reviews to ensure appropriate level of care and necessity of continued stay.
• Post authorizations into computer as needed.
• Make appropriate referrals as ordered by MD.
• Ensure the most effective discharge plan for post-acute settings.

Education

Graduate of state approved School of Nursing

Graduate of a state approved School of Social Work

Job description

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for teammembers who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choicefor patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community forover 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experienceopportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends andneighbors.

IMC is currently hiringa Case Manager, on a full time basis. The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of services through the continuum of care that balances the delivery of quality patient care with the cost-effective utilization of resources. Supports collaboration and communication of patient/family and entire healthcare team regarding the patient’s plan of care and continued needs post-discharge and facilitates those services required.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of state approved School of Nursing - Or -
• Graduate of a state approved School of Social Work

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current license as an RN in the state of Louisiana
• Current license as a LMSW in the state of Louisiana

TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in Case Management preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be available by telephone during workinghours
• Act as liaison between patients,physicians, and referral sources.
• Be knowledgeable of all assignedpatients.
• Conduct on-going clinical reviews toensure appropriate level of care and necessity of continued stay.
• Reports clinical reviews to third partypayer sources as required/requested.
• Post authorizations into computer asneeded.
• Make appropriate referrals as orderedper MD.
• Ensures that the most effective andlevel appropriate discharge plan is in place for all assigned patients to promotesafety in the post-acute setting.
• Actively involved in interdisciplinaryrounding meetings.
• Complies with all complianceexpectations.
• Knowledgeable of all CMS Mandated Forms.

Competitive Benefits:

• Great medical benefit plan
• Early access to earned wages
• Participation in robust state pension plan
• Dental, vision, life insurance, disability and more!

IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled