Case Manager RN - Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital

Whittier Health Network; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Case Manager/Discharge Planner to oversee patient care from admission through discharge. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive optimal rehabilitation services and resources. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of CMS guidelines. Join a supportive environment that values patient advocacy and offers a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with 2-5 years of acute care case management experience.
• Ability to assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient's hospital stay from admission to discharge.
• Work with interdisciplinary care team to ensure optimal rehabilitation services.
• Provide patients and families with information about the rehabilitation process.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Assessment and Planning

Knowledge of CMS Guidelines

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital - Bradford/Haverhill
Case Manager/Discharge Planner
Full-Time, 40 hours/week Monday-Friday, rotating Saturday coverage
Part-Time, 20 hours/week Monday-Friday, rotating Saturday coverage
Per-Diem also available
Must be licensed in the State of Massachusetts

Primary Responsibilities:

To oversee and coordinate each patient's hospital stay 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 care case management experience.
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 inpatient rehab vs. long-term acute hospital admission.

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
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