Impact-Driven Case Manager - Care Coordination

CHI Mercy Health Valley City; Valley City (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a Case Manager to advocate for patients, design comprehensive care plans, and support transitions for sustained well-being. You will collaborate with physicians, RNs, and community resources to remove barriers and ensure medical necessity in discharge planning.

The role emphasizes analytical assessment, comprehensive care coordination, and compassionate, patient-centered decision-making to optimize outcomes for diverse patient needs within a trusted

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or Social Work (BSW).
• Must hold a current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the State of North Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Analytical Assessment: Systematically gathers information to identify complex patient needs, recognizes interdependencies among issues, and incorporates interdisciplinary input for evidence-based decision-making.
• Comprehensive Care Coordination: Manages high-risk care plans from pre-admission through post-discharge. Coordinates interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery and resource allocation for complex, multi-need patients.
• Clinical Counseling & Support: Interviews patients and families to evaluate social, emotional, and economic factors; provides the care team with actionable recommendations for the patient’s treatment plan.
• Decisive Problem-Solving: Exercises sound clinical judgment to make timely, informed decisions, even in uncertain or high-pressure situations. Utilization & Quality Review: Consistently evaluates the appropriateness of care levels, diagnostic testing, and clinical procedures to mitigate risk and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Resource Management: Monitors admission and continued-stay criteria against regulatory standards (e.g., Medicare, PRO) and implements communication strategies to optimize resource utilization.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Social Work (BSW)

Job description

CHI Mercy Health Valley City is seeking a Case Manager to advocate for patients, design comprehensive care plans, and support transitions for sustained well-being. You will collaborate with physicians, RNs, and community resources to remove barriers and ensure medical necessity in discharge planning.

The role emphasizes analytical assessment, comprehensive care coordination, and compassionate, patient-centered decision-making to optimize outcomes for diverse patient needs within a trusted