Job Description

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Discharge Planning/ Inpatient CM

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Shift: Day-8Hr

Primary Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Weekend Needs: Other

Salary Range: Min $33.72 Mid $42.15 Max $50.57

Recruiter: Kate Davies

Our Case Management and Social Work department has new per diem opportunities on their team! In this role, you will work to provide assessment of patient needs for appropriate discharge. The ideal candidate will have Psychiatry and critical care experience.

Per Diem Employee Expectations:

1. A minimum of one hundred fifty (150) hours per calendar year.

2. Must include a minimum of one (1) eight-hour holiday shift per calendar year. Holidays are identified as Thanksgiving, December 24, Christmas, New Year\xe2\x80\x99s, Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor Day.

3. Must include a minimum of 16 hours on one or more of the following shifts: evening, nights, weekends.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Case Manager (CM) coordinates the care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness; promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and assumes a critical role with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient-centered, clinical, and resource outcomes. They proactively identify and intervenes to address barriers to treatment, health outcomes, and discharge planning, including biopsychosocial and other high-risk factors. They are an essential link between the patient, the healthcare team, the payer, and the community. This is a per diem position without guaranteed hours or benefits.

EDUCATION:

Master\'s degree from an accredited institution in a Health or Human Services field. Licensure preferred. Case Management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications), preferred.
OR
Master\'s in social work from an accredited school of social work. LICSW preferred. Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.
OR

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required. The University of Vermont Health Network is moving toward an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. Current internal RNs are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative. Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications), preferred.

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Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Occupational Therapy Program. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State of Vermont Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.
OR
Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s of Science or higher degree from an Accredited Physical Therapy program. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Vermont. Case management accreditation required by a nationally recognized accrediting body for case management (examples: CCM, ACM or ANCC certifications) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of (3) years experience in a clinical setting, including (2) years in a medical setting, preferably a hospital. (2) years case management experience or a similar role preferred.

WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)?

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.

BENEFITS:
At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

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LEARN MORE:

What is it like working here?

Learn more about our team: https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/departments-and-programs/case-management-and-social-work

Find more information about the University of Vermont Health Network here:

University of Vermont Health Network