Case Manager Registered Nurse - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital TCU

Whittier Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid vacation

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings account

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability policies

Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident

Job summary

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking a seasoned Case Manager (RN preferred) to provide case management for patients in the 20-bed Transitional Care Unit within our Rehabilitation Hospital. The role sits on the hospital Case Management team and focuses on safe, timely discharge planning and coordination.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of acute case management experience in SNF settings, strong communication, and a solid understanding of CMS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in Massachusetts.
• 2-5 years acute case management experience in SNF strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate each patient’s TCU stay from admission through discharge.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to set goals and address barriers to discharge.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Care management

Education

RN license in MA

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Transitional Care Unit Case Manager/Discharge Planner

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

$95,000 - $107,000 annually plus a $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Must be a licensed RN in the State of Massachusetts

We are looking for a seasoned Case Manager (RN preferred) to provide case management for our patients in our 20 bed Transitional Care Unit housed within our Rehabilitation Hospital. This person will be part of our overall hospital Case Management team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• To oversee and coordinate each patient's TCUstay beginning with admission through discharge.
• Work with all members of the interdisciplinary care team to identify goals, address barriers to discharge and ensure patient receives the optimum rehabilitation services in the most efficient manner.
• Provide the patient and family information about the rehabilitation process, levels of care, and patient rights/responsibilities.
• Work within the confines of CMS guidelines and/or Managed Care expectations, able to advocate for patients when possible.
• Ensure patient is provided with appropriate resources befitting next level of care setting (e.g., list of skilled nurse facilities, available home health agencies, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate patient and family contact regarding patient progress towards goals, care team discussions, as well as continual review of discharge planning efforts to ensure a safe and timely discharge plan is in place.
• Address disposition changes in timely manner, remaining proactive in anticipating patient's discharge needs.

Prerequisites:

• Registered Nurse with 2-5 years acute case management experience in SNFstrongly preferred
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate plan of care.
• Basic knowledge of CMS guidelines, Managed Care products, and criteria for short term SNFcare

Benefits Available;

• 401(k)
• Paid vacation, sick and holiday
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance and Disability policies
• Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident policies