Case Manager/Discharge Planner

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management seeks a Case Manager at Center at Foresight in Grand Junction, CO. The role involves planning, developing, and coordinating patient care in line with applicable standards to ensure high-quality care is maintained.

You will work with administrators, medical and nursing staff, patients and families to plan services and support smooth transitions upon discharge. Strong HIPAA knowledge and confidentiality are essential; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year case management experience (preferred).
• Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Leadership ability and ability to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Good judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and requirements.
• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret department programs.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check/drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan services with patients and family.
• Partners with patient, family, care team and agencies to ensure smooth discharge transitions.
• Ensures all documentation is informative and follows policy and procedures.
• Assists with admission and discharge process.
• Attends care plan meetings to provide insights and guidance.

Skills

Case management

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Center at Foresight - GRAND JUNCTION, CO, Salary Range: $28.00 - $31.00Hourly, Job Shift: Day

About Us

The Center at Foresight is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state of the art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Job Description:

The primary purpose of this position is to be a member of a patient’s care team in order to assist in planning, developing and coordinating patient care in accordance with applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines, regulations to assure that the highest degree of quality care can be maintained at all times.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, as well as other related departments in planning services-to include patients and family
• Partners with the patient, family members, patient’s care team and Social , health and community agencies to insure a smooth transitions upon discharge from the Center
• Ensures that all documentation is informative, descriptive and follows the Center’s policy and procedures.
• Assists with the admission and discharge process.
• Attends care plan meeting to provide insight and professional guidance to patients needs

Qualifications: Experience and Specific Requirements:

• A minimum one year case management experience (preferred)
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticism
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must possess good judgement and have the ability to maintain highly confidential information
• Must be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirements
• Must have the ability and to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals and objectives of the department as it relates to the Company
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check/drug screen