INPATIENT CASE MANAGER PAC Full-Time
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
Description: Presbyterian Healthcare Services is currently interviewing INPATIENT CASE MANAGER PAC Full-Time right now, this occupation will be placed in New Mexico. More complete informations about this occupation opportunity please read the description below. Minimum Skills/Requirements
Bachelors degree in Nursing, Business, or Health related field preferred. RN license required. Five years experience in clinical nursing. A minimum of two years of recent experience in acute clinical, utilization review, or case management within the last 10 years. National certification preferred within 3 years of hire. Computer knowledge to include Windows, Word, Excel, and database systems. Ability to analyze trends based on decision support systems. Business management skills to include, but not limited to, cost/benefit analysis, negotiation, & cost containment. Knowledge in referral coordination to community & private/public resources.
Primary Job Functions
Identifies and advocates for members in caseload, referring to appropriate inpatient, outpatient and community resources including care coordination. Conducts an in-depth assessment which includes, psychosocial, physical, medical, environmental and financial parameters. Collaborates with Healthcare team to proactively develop, implement and document treatment and discharge plan with appropriate resources to address social, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and supportive needs. Collaboratively formulates, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates strategies with the healthcare team to address care management issues for specific patients and disease processes. Applies utilization review criteria to assess and document the appropriateness of admission, continued stay, level of care, and readiness for discharge; refers cases that do not meet criteria to designated Physician Advisor. Promotes the appropriate use of clinical and financial resources in order to improve quality of care and patient/member satisfaction. Performs cost-benefit analyses and negotiates rates with providers and vendors. Interfaces and negotiates with insurance companies and other payers to ensure payment for services. Generates reports, which demonstrate efficacy through direct cost-savings and outcome measures. Actively participates in the development of clinical guidelines and pathways and incorporates processes into the role of nurse care coordinators. Educates providers and other PHS/PHP departments on health management strategies and care coordination services. Performs other functions as required.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:43:26 GMT