What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - RN position at Westchester Medical Center Health Network?
Company: HealthAlliance Hospital - Mary's Avenue Campus
City/State: Kingston, NY
Category: Nursing/Nursing Management
Department: Case Management
Position: Full Time
Hours: M-F, 7.5
Shift: Day, Weekend
Req #: 31480
Posted Date: Aug 26, 2022
Job Details:
Coordinates care and service of selected patients across the health care continuum. Promotes effective utilization of resources and the highest quality of care for optimal clinical and resource outcomes. Ensures appropriate lengths of stay based on medical necessity. Assesses and implements effective discharge planning through identification of appropriate services and facilities across the continuum of care. Assumes a leadership and communication role with the patient/family, interdisciplinary team members, and providers if appropriate services across the continuum. Provides ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the plan across the continuum as appropriate.
Education:
- RN, Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or BSW/CSW (BSW minimum) or Masters in another health related field. Preferred: RN with BSN or CSW
Experience:
- 2 years hospital based. Knowledge of medical/surgical cases. One (l) year QA/UR or Case Management preferred. Current knowledge of Federal and State regulations.
Training/License:
- PRI certification preferred.
Other:
- Clinical competency; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational skills.
About Us:
HealthAlliance Hospital - Mary's Avenue Campus
HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley operates a 315-bed healthcare system comprising HealthAlliance Hospital: Mary’s Avenue Campus and HealthAlliance Hospital: Broadway Campus in Kingston, NY, and Margaretville Hospital in Margaretville, NY. It also operates Mountainside Residential Care Center, an 82-bed facility in Margaretville. As Ulster County’s largest employer, HealthAlliance is committed to attracting the best-qualified medical and support staff; providing outstanding, responsive, coordinated, compassionate patient- and family-centered care; excelling in clinical outcomes and patient experiences; and ensuring patient rights, privacy and respect are honored at all times, while improving the overall health and well-being of the diverse communities it serves.
