What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Social Worker Case Manager (Full Time) position at Benefis Health System?
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Responsible for the coordination and implementation of case management activities, which encompasses all care needs of patient during the time frame the patient requires care within the hospital setting. Remains point of contact for patient/family/legal representative until patient transitions to another service line OP case manager or patient navigator. Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening and reimbursement criteria for appropriate referral management. Conducts continual monitoring and assessment of patients care plan goals and needs and modifies referrals and resource requests as necessary. Sends any ordered or necessary referrals to the appropriate service line Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, or community resource contact for review of appropriateness of services or resources requested. Attends daily care rounds if applicable, communicates any changes in the patient’s clinical condition that may impact their transitional care plan to the multi-disciplinary care team and remains point of contact for the patient/family/legal representative during hospitalization. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary care team members, Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, patients/families/legal representatives.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements:
Responsible for the coordination and implementation of case management activities, which encompasses all care needs of patient during the time frame the patient requires care within the hospital setting. Remains point of contact for patient/family/legal representative until patient transitions to another service line OP case manager or patient navigator. Reviews care and treatment for appropriateness against screening and reimbursement criteria for appropriate referral management. Conducts continual monitoring and assessment of patients care plan goals and needs and modifies referrals and resource requests as necessary. Sends any ordered or necessary referrals to the appropriate service line Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, or community resource contact for review of appropriateness of services or resources requested. Attends daily care rounds if applicable, communicates any changes in the patient’s clinical condition that may impact their transitional care plan to the multi-disciplinary care team and remains point of contact for the patient/family/legal representative during hospitalization. Communicates and collaborates with multidisciplinary care team members, Patient Navigators, OP Case Manager, patients/families/legal representatives.
Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.
Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.
Education/License/Experience Requirements:
- BSW preferred
- 2 years of medical/hospital experience
- At least 2 years of case management experience preferred