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Henry Ford Health

RN Case Manager

Henry Ford Health, Lansing, Michigan, United States

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Henry Ford Health . General Summary

The Case Manager is a member of the hospital or specialty-based patient-centered care team or treatment team responsible for the collaborative practices of identification, assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual's and family's health care needs. The goals of the case manager are to promote 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 addresses the needs of patients who have experienced a critical event or diagnosis that requires management strategies to optimize health outcomes along the care continuum. Position Details

Full-time 40‑hour position. Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in nursing or a Master's degree in Social Work. Minimum (3) three years of clinical experience. Excellent verbal communication and written documentation skills. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with internal and external customers and all levels of the organization. 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' needs simultaneously. Strong sense of compassion with the ability to successfully advocate for patients and their families. Certifications/Licensing Required

Registered Nurse (RN) or a 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 Macomb Hospital Department: Case Management - HFMH Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Health Care Provider Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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