SSH-CASE MANAGER-RN BSN

Peoplefluent; Lansing, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sparrow Specialty Hospital in Lansing, MI seeks a registered nurse with case management responsibilities to manage cases in collaboration with the health care team, evaluating appropriateness for admission and coordinating services.

The role emphasizes documentation, discharge planning, and working with physicians, payers, and other departments to ensure quality care and efficient patient throughput.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in Michigan.
• CM certification preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of recent acute care experience.
• Case Management experience required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate admission to Sparrow Specialty Hospital.
• Collaborate with health care team to evaluate needs.
• Educate and coordinate with referral hospitals.
• Handle admission and discharge planning and length of stay decisions.
• Prepare documentation for patient records and billing.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

CM experience

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Licensed Case Manager credential preferred

Job description

Job ID: 56038

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Description

To manage cases in collaboration with the health care team by evaluating appropriateness for admission to Sparrow Specialty Hospital, assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the options and services required to meet an individual’s psychosocial, resource deficit and continuing health care needs in the most financially responsible manner while in Sparrow Specialty Hospital. Plans, organizes and supervises Case Management services.

Essential Duties

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assists referral hospitals in identifying potential Sparrow Specialty Hospital admissions.
• Educates and Markets referral hospitals regarding Sparrow Specialty Hospital programs and services.
• Clinically screens, evaluates and recommends patients in referral hospitals for admission to Sparrow Specialty Hospital.
• Assists in collection of financial information required to assess financial appropriateness of Sparrow Specialty Hospital patient candidates.
• Performs admitting function and may perform discharge function.
• Performs admission and continued stay review, applies SI/IS/DS criteria, determines action on cases, communicates with physicians and discharge planning case managers as to appropriate length of stay, documents the rationale for case determinations, determines the next review date.
• Refers appropriate cases and communicates effectively with the Utilization Review Committee’s physician reviewers.
• Participates in the Utilization Review Committee.
• Communicates effectively with third party payers and reviewers and documents reviewers’ decision, length of stay and next review date.
• Communicates billing/patient status information to other departments within the Health System.
• Participates in health system meetings and initiatives that aid in patient throughput (i.e. – bed meeting, critical care rounds, etc.)
• Provides clear, concise, timely written documentation on the patient’s medical record and on departmental records.
• Communicates with patients, families, and members of the health care team and others in a professional, diplomatic and empathetic manner.
• Participates in activities which support and advance the department and the SSH mission, vision and goals to improve outcomes and operations.
• Provides or arranges education for patients, families, physicians and other members of the health care team, to enhance patient care or improve department outcomes and operations.
• Utilizes Performance Evaluation System to identify ongoing goals, establish action plans and documents steps taken to improve job performance.
• Participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement activities within department, health system and/or community.
• May travel as necessary.
• Participates in the accreditation process.
• Compliance with Infection Control Standards, including Standard/Universal Precautions, Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Accountability for maintaining a Healthy Work Environment by adhering to the "Commitment to my Co-workers" principles.
• Compliance with mandatory job related requirements (i.e. staff meetings, in-services, annual competencies and TB testing).
• Maintains knowledge of current trends in area of expertise and provides evidence of current competencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements Registered Nurse with current Michigan licenseCertified CM preferredBLS certification preferred Work Experience Minimum of five years recent acute care experience.Case Management experience Education Bachelor's degree in nursingMaster's degree preferred. Specialized Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated excellent clinical knowledge, skills and judgment.Demonstrated excellent communication skills including relationship building, negotiation, persuasion, marketing and advocacy.

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Registered Nurses/Nursing Leadership

Requirements

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Bachelor's Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Specialty Hospital Experience Level 4-9 Years