Job Description

Overview:
The role of the Case Management Nurse coordinates and directs the patient care case management strategies to ensure quality care and efficient use of resources. Provides for staff management and leadership in departmental planning and policy development. Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of the clinical pathways for assigned DRG's in cooperation with medical and nursing staff.
• Reviews the management of care by all care givers against the clinical pathway. Identifies, documents variances and determines justification and appropriateness of same. Takes appropriate action.
• Conducts care management reviews effectively and takes appropriate action for all deviations that neither do nor meet criteria/or without justification.
• Screens for quality, appropriateness and practitioner performance, using pre-established criteria. Makes appropriate referrals.
• Conducts focused reviews as assigned. Prepares and submits timely and accurate reports on same assigned.
• Actively participates in multi-disciplinary conferences for patients with special needs/problems. Provides information such as DRG LOS to other disciplines for timely discharge planning.
• Provides timely clinical reviews to Third party Payers utilizing Milliman guidelines and Interqual criteria.
• Coordinates the discharge appeal process accurately and timely when applicable.
• Serves as resource/consultant to clinical departments regarding case management issues of policies.
• Notifies Physician Advisors of need for review.
• Prepares and presents accurate reports and serves on committees assigned.
• Participates in the evaluation of UR, Discharge Planning, and QA programs annually and assists in strategic planning activities for the department.
• Conduct orientation and in-service programs for topics related to the department on a unit level.
• Collects QA data relative to the physician credentialing/re-appointment process. Collects data for employees practices patterns and refer same to appropriate department.
• Recommend policies/procedures/standards/for the department.
• Supervises proper level of care assignment.
• Completes and submits ALC notices, PRI's, HINN's and reinstatement notices, accurately and timely as indicated.
• Maintains competency through attending seminars, regarding job related topics.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications:
Position Requirements:

• Minimum BSN in Nursing degree required.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse licensure.
• Minimum of three (3) years clinical experience in an acute care setting. Critical care experience preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years prior Utilization Review/Case Management/Discharge. Planning/Quality Planning experience a must.
• PRI certification required.
• Knowledge and experience in utilizing MCG and Interqual criteria a must.

Language Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Federal, State and JCAHO guidelines for utilization review, discharge planning/quality assurance/infection control.
• Knowledge of Milliman guidelines and Interqual criteria.
• Understanding EPIC and the integration with INDICIA/CareWebQI.

Physical Demands:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).
OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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