Case Manager RN - Emergency Dept

Company: Lee Health
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Emergency Department Utilization Care Managers perform utilization management functions to ensure medical necessity and the appropriate level of care. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and regulates compliance options and services to meet an individual's health needs throughout the continuum. Collaborates through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes. Expedites linking patient with systems in the community in conjunction with ED MSW to provide them with resources, services and opportunities to achieve and maintain maximum functioning. Facilitates concurrent documentation in the Educational Requirements Degree/Diploma ObtainedProgram of StudyRequired/ Preferredand/orAssociate'sNursingRequiredand Additional Requirements Ongoing efforts to obtain Bachelor's Degree Experience Requirements Minimum Years RequiredArea of ExperienceRequired/ Preferredand/or3 YearsClinicalRequiredand Additional Requirements Previous experience in discharge planning preferred// knowledge of clinical and social factors that affect patient's functional status at discharge// knowledge of community resources// assessment skills. State of Florida Licensure Requirements LicensesRequired/ Preferredand/orRegistered Nurse LicenseRequired Certifications/Registration Requirements Certificates/RegistrationsRequired/ Preferredand/orACM (Accredited Case Manager)PreferredorNACCM (National Academy of Certified Care Managers)PreferredorCCM (Certified Case Manager)Preferredor Additional Requirements Or CMCN preferred. Require Case Management Certification after 3 years employment (time exception provided for unsuccessful attempts).

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