Case Manager, RN or Social Worker PRN

Memorial Physician Practices; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Youngstown is seeking a Case Manager, RN or Social Worker for PRN coverage. You will participate in comprehensive case management activities, discharge planning, and coordination of patient care within an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, documentation per CMS guidelines, and involvement in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work or RN.
• Minimum 2 years social work or case management experience in an inpatient setting.
• Current RN or Social Work licensure or healthcare professional licensure.
• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes departmental orientation, initial and annual competencies.
• Assists with departmental performance improvement initiatives and data reporting.
• Consults with other staff to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Completes IPoC per CMS guidelines and required documentation.
• Schedules family conferences and communicates progress to patients and caregivers.
• Coordinates weekly care conferences to refine treatment plans.

Skills

Case management

RN licensure

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or RN

Job description

Case Manager, RN or Social Worker PRN

Facility Name: Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Your experience matters

Mercy Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Youngstown is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Mercy Health. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager, RN or Social Workerjoining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

How you'll contribute

A Case Manager, Social Worker or RN who excels in this role:

• Completes departmental orientation, initial and annual competencies.
• Assists with departmental specific performance improvement initiatives collecting and reporting data as requested by supervisor.
• As appropriate, consults other departmental staff to collaborate in patient care delivery, identify barriers to care and or discharge and develop solutions/resolution.
• Completes documentation per workflow timeline and content requirements including completion of the Individual Plan of Care (IPoC) per CMS guidelines.
• Schedules family conferences and/or communicates with caregiver following each team conference and more often as needed to keep patient and designated caregiver informed of progress and provides appropriate information related to goal achievement, course of rehabilitation stay, and plans for discharge.
• Coordinates weekly patient care team conferences to facilitate development, monitoring and refinement of treatment plan to achieve identified patient goals and outcomes.
• Reviews the patient's assigned CMG and helps the team identify any potential missed comorbid conditions that are actively being treated during the patient's stay. Communicates any findings to the HIM team.
• If no Lead Case Manager, the CM participates as the facility representative for national CM Conference calls and communicates new information to the facility CMs.
• Assists with concurrent and retrospective utilization review activities including denials and appeals. Works with physicians to conduct peer review with payer medical director when indicated.
• Performs intake assessment on patient within 24 to 72 hours of admission, preferably within 48 hours.
• Performs follow-up assessments per Case Management Plan and/or hospital policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in social work or Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 2 years social work or case management experience in an inpatient setting highly preferred; acute/rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse or Social Work licensure or Healthcare professional licensure as Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred
• Strong organizational and communication skills

EEOC Statement

"Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Hospitalis an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.