Case Manager - Float

Akron Children's; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's is seeking a Case Manager to oversee hospitalization caseloads from preadmission through one week post-discharge. You will coordinate care with the health care team to achieve appropriate outcomes and ensure safe transitions. This is a full-time on-site role in Akron.

The position requires RN licensure in Ohio, a BSN, and 3–5 years of healthcare experience with strong communication and documentation skills. Epic EMR familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to move about the hospital and read/interpret written and graphical data.
• MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) or similar software; Epic EMR software is used.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients' homegoing needs and provides case management for safe transition/discharge.
• Plans and coordinates medical care and services with other patient care areas and links families with community resources.
• Assesses and procures community resources for families and referrals as needed.
• Develops materials to support discharge/transition planning and patient education.
• Demonstrates leadership and communicates effectively with patients/families, the healthcare team, and resources.
• Provides care addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs across ages.

Skills

Case management

Healthcare experience

Communication (oral & written)

Read/interpret data

Education

Ohio RN licensure

BSN

MSN preferred

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Epic EMR

Job description

SummaryThe Case Manager assumes accountability and responsibility for managing the hospitalization of a caseload of patients from preadmission through one-week post-discharge. Facilitates coordination of care by all members of the health care team to facilitate achievement of appropriate outcomes.

Full-Time: 40 Hours Per Week 1st Shift: 8am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday Float Akron Main - Onsite

SummaryThe Case Manager assumes accountability and responsibility for managing the hospitalization of a caseload of patients from preadmission through one-week post-discharge. Facilitates coordination of care by all members of the health care team to facilitate achievement of appropriate outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses patients' homegoing needs and provides case management to meet these needs for safe transition/discharge.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of medical care and coordination of services with other patient care areas, both within and outside of the organization and links families with community resources/services.
• Assesses and procures community resources for families, while assessing for changing patient needs throughout the course of care with appropriate referrals for consultation, as needed.
• Assists with development and implementation of materials necessary to facilitate patient care, patient/family/caregiver education and staff education related to discharge/transition planning.
• Demonstrates leadership and interpersonal relationship skills which enhance communication and promote conflict resolution. Communicates effectively with patients/families, the interdisciplinary team and outside resources.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psych/social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• Other duties as required.

Other Information

Technical Expertise

• Experience in case management is preferred.
• Experience in healthcare is required.
• Must possess excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to move freely about the hospital and read/interpret written and graphical data is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Epic software or similar EMR software is

Education And Experience

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing,
• Licensure: licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in the State of Ohio. Bachelor's degree in nursing [BSN] is required; master's degree is preferred.
• Certification: Case Management certification preferred. BLS training from the American Heart Association is required.
• Years of relevant experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. Experience in case management is preferred.
• Years of supervisory experience: None

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite