Case Manager - University Care (Wilkens Avenue)

Job description

Under general supervision, provides utilization management, care coordination and discharge planning for an assigned patient case load. This role is patient focused, outcome-oriented, and based on general and specialty professional standards, and functions within a multi-disciplinary practice model; and other duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: - Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Maryland. Graduation from an accredited school is required - Master’s degree or certification as Case Manager preferred - Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience. Experience in acute care, as well as home health, ambulatory care and/or occupational health is preferred - Knowledge of managed care, discharge planning, utilization and case management is required - Experience in case management and knowledge of payer mechanisms and clinical utilization management is highly preferred ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Coordinates the integration of social services/case management functions into the patient care, discharge, and home planning processes with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and healthcare facilities. 2. Conducts concurrent medical...