Case Manager/Discharge Planner

Center at Foresight; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center at Foresight is seeking a compassionate Case Manager to join our patient care team in Grand Junction, CO. You will help plan, develop and coordinate care in line with federal, state, and local standards, ensuring a high level of quality at all times.

Responsibilities include collaborating with administrators, medical staff, and families; guiding discharge planning; and maintaining accurate, policy-compliant documentation. Strong HIPAA knowledge and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of case management experience preferred.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate patient care across care teams.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan services for patients and families.
• Partners with the patient, family, care team and community agencies to ensure smooth discharge.
• Ensures documentation is informative, descriptive and compliant with Center policies.
• Assists with the admission and discharge process.
• Attends care plan meetings to provide professional guidance on patient needs.

Skills

Case management

HIPAA compliance

Leadership

Job description

The Center at Foresight is seeking a compassionate Case Manager with a desire to make a difference in the lives of patients.About UsThe 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 familyPartners with the patient, family members, patient’s care team and Social , health and community agencies to insure a smooth transitions upon discharge from the CenterEnsures 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 needsExperience and Specific Requirements:A minimum one year case management experience (preferred)Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, follow instructions and accept constructive criticismMust possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with other personnelMust possess good judgement and have the ability to maintain highly confidential informationMust be knowledgeable of HIPAA compliance and requirementsMust have the ability and to plan, organize, develop, implement and interpret the programs, goals and objectives of the department as it relates to the CompanyMust be able to pass a pre-employment background check/drug screen