Henry Ford Health
Case Manager – Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Part‑Time (24 Hours) , Jackson, MI
Salary:
$80,000–$85,000
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is a member of the hospital or specialty‑based patient‑centered care team responsible for identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy to meet patients' health care needs. The goals include promoting patient safety, quality of care and cost‑effective outcomes. The case manager provides effective discharge planning services that support a safe transition to the next level of care and address the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis requiring management strategies to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum.
Key Responsibilities Identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's health care needs; discharge planning and ensuring safe transitions; collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and case management principles; facilitation of community resources; handling multiple complex patients simultaneously.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Social Work.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge.
Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine or managed care preferred.
Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and case management principles.
Knowledge of medical ethics and legal implications related to case management.
Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on a patient's wellbeing.
Well versed in facilitating community resources to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple complex patients simultaneously.
Strong sense of compassion and ability to advocate for patients and families.
Certifications / Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license.
Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Department: Case Management
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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Salary:
$80,000–$85,000
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is a member of the hospital or specialty‑based patient‑centered care team responsible for identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy to meet patients' health care needs. The goals include promoting patient safety, quality of care and cost‑effective outcomes. The case manager provides effective discharge planning services that support a safe transition to the next level of care and address the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis requiring management strategies to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum.
Key Responsibilities Identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's health care needs; discharge planning and ensuring safe transitions; collaboration with internal and external stakeholders; compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and case management principles; facilitation of community resources; handling multiple complex patients simultaneously.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Master's degree in Social Work.
Minimum 3 years of clinical experience.
Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical and decision‑making skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge.
Experience in discharge planning, home health care, rehabilitative medicine or managed care preferred.
Knowledge of preventive service guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, behavior change theory, Medicare and Medicaid regulations and case management principles.
Knowledge of medical ethics and legal implications related to case management.
Understanding of social determinants of health and their impact on a patient's wellbeing.
Well versed in facilitating community resources to meet the needs of diverse populations.
Strong organizational, planning and implementation skills with the ability to handle multiple complex patients simultaneously.
Strong sense of compassion and ability to advocate for patients and families.
Certifications / Licensure
Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license.
Certification in Case Management (CCM) by the Commission for Case Management Certification (CCMC) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) by the American Case Management Association preferred.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital
Department: Case Management
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
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