Case Manager - San Leon, United States - Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital San Leon, United States

1 week ago

Description

At Houston Methodist, the Case Manager (CM) position is a registered nurse (RN) responsible for comprehensively planning for case management, which includes care transitions and discharge planning

of a targeted patient population on a designated unit(s) and/or service lines.

This position works with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes.

The CM position holds joint accountability with the social worker for discharge planning and continuity of care and assures that admission and continued stay are medically necessary, communicating clinical information to payors to ensure reimbursement.

PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Communicates in an active, positive and effective manner to all health care team members and reports pertinent patient care and family data in a comprehensive and unbiased manner; listens and responds to the ideas of others.

Collaborates with staff from the interprofessional health care team concerning safety data to improve outcomes and the safe transition of care.

Uses a structured format for regular communication with patients and families.
Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assesses all patients timely and thoroughly.

Participates in daily Care Coordination Rounds (CCR), and identifies, communicates barriers to efficient patient throughput.

Supports patients and families in preventing/resolving clinical or ethical issues.

Facilitates discharge planning activities for assigned patients and collaborates with the social worker and other members of the interprofessional health care team, as well as patient and family, on complex discharges.

Maintains ownership of the discharge planning process on assigned units.
Initiates and facilitates referrals for home health care, hospice, and durable medical equipment.

Consults with Social Worker Case Manager to assess psychosocial needs associated with transition to alternative levels of care, ensuring discharge disposition is to the appropriate level.

Facilitates transfers.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Modifies care based on continuous evaluation of the patient's condition, demonstrates clinical problem-solving and critical thinking, and makes decisions using evidence-based analytical approach.

Documents accurate assessment and interventions efficiently and effectively.
Plans for routine discharge and elevates emergent situations. Manages usual patient assignment and other unit demands and anticipates/plans for potential problems.
Focuses on discharge domain by contributing to department and hospital targets for quality, patient satisfaction and safety measures.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs review for medical necessity of admission, continued stay and resource use, appropriate level of care and program compliance using nationally recognized screening guidelines.

Manages assigned patients in Observation Status, daily, informing physicians of timely disposition options to assure maximum benefits for patients and reimbursement for the hospital.

Applies approved utilization criteria to monitor appropriateness of admissions, level of care, resource utilization, and continued stay.
Participates in denial mitigation activities to ensure appropriate reimbursement for services rendered.
Contributes to meeting department and hospital financial target, with focus on length of stay. Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind.

Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Identifies areas for improvement based on understanding of evidence-based practice literature. Initiates evidence-based practice/performance improvement projects based on these observations and offers solutions by participating in unit projects and activities.
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned.

Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

EDUCATION

Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

Bachelor's degree preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE
Three years hospital nursing clinical experience
Case management experience preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
RN

Registered Nurse
Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days

OR
RN-Temp

Registered Nurse
Temporary State Licensure within 60 days

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid and Managed Care requirements
Progressive knowledge of community resources, health care financial and payor requirements/issues, and eligibility for state, local and federal programs
Progressive knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement
Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients and their families
Well versed in computer skills of the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
Strong assessment, organizational and problem-solving skill

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

WORK ATTIRE
Uniform No
Scrubs No
Business professional Yes
Other (department approved) No
ON-CALL**Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

On Call

TRAVEL**
Travel specifications may vary by department
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital is committed to leading medicine in Clear Lake and surrounding communities by delivering the Houston Methodist standard of exceptional safety, quality, service and innovation.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake provides a broad spectrum of adult, pediatric, medical and surgical care. It is an accredited chest pain center and acute stroke-ready designated through DNV.

Houston Methodist Clear Lake offers advanced inpatient and outpatient services, including state-of-the-art imaging; childbirth center with a level II neonatal intensive care unit; minimally invasive surgery; cancer center; neurology and spine care; heart and vascular care; bariatric and digestive care; emergency care; primary care; rehabilitation services; and comprehensive orthopedics and sports medicine.

Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound.

Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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