TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGER

CalvertHealth; Prince Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CalvertHealth in Maryland seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for case management, coordinating care from hospital to home or lower levels of care.

The role emphasizes evidence-based care coordination, maintaining competencies, and strong communication with patients and staff to ensure safe, effective plans and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Five years of case management experience in hospital, home health or ambulatory care.
• Maintains hospital and unit competencies and required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Guide participating patients/beneficiaries from hospital to home or lower level of care.
• Coordinate care plans using evidence-based approaches and promote patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff; work independently in a multi-task environment.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Multitasking

Job description

Responsible for following participating patients/beneficiaries from the hospital into their homes or a lower level of care facility using an evidence-based care coordination approach, provides services designed to streamline plans of care and interrupt patterns of frequent acute hospital or emergency department use and health status decline.

Education

Registration/Certification/Licensure

• Register Nurse - State of Maryland

Experience

• 5 years experience in case management in the hospital, home health or ambulatory care setting.

Other Requirements

• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.
• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with customers and in promoting a positive service atmosphere.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.
• Specific technical skills may be required to fulfill department requirements. Up to six (6) months on-the-job training provided to gain proficiency.