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Providence RN Case Manager - Home Health in Mount Angel, Oregon
Description:
Providence is calling a RN Case Manager Home Health - Home Health Services (1.0 FTE, Days) to Providence Home Health in Salem, OR.
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We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager Home Health - Home Health Services that will assume accountability for the management, coordination, and facilitation of activities for a defined patient population, necessary to achieve length of stay and resource consumption outcome goals, while maintaining or improving quality of service. Functions in a leadership role as a member of a multidisciplinary team to achieve collaborative practice, coordinated care, continuity of care, consistent and/or expected clinical outcomes, efficient management, and quality improvement. Responsible for implementing the utilization review program following the HFH Utilization Management Plan and assist with quality improvement data collection. Provides leadership to staff, management, physicians and others in implementation of and compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations/rules/guidelines and utilization rules of third party payer contracts. Provides teaching, consultation, guidance, and advice for physician intent for admission, improved clinical documentation, and proper coding of documentation. Contributes to clinical performance improvement on units by providing direction on ways to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, receive appropriate reimbursement, meet requirements. Actively participates in CMC governance, peer review, education and support processes. Reports to Director of Case Management.
In this position you will have the following responsibilities:
Accept and support the mission and values of Benedictine Nursing Center
Support the Performance Improvement process
Follow policies related to work attendance and dress code
Maintain a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors
Consider individual needs in communication with and assessment and treatment of patients and staff, including ethical, cultural, psychosocial, religious, and age-specific aspects, to include all ages
Support patient rights and the organization’s code of ethical behavior
Follow the principles and requirements outlined in the Commitments & Compliance Integrity Program Employee Handbook and any other organizational or departmental materials related to compliance with laws and regulatory requirements
As a Preceptor, provide initial job training and information to the orientees and assesses their ability to fulfill specified responsibilities
Identify patient populations appropriate for the scope of services provided within the department and makes referral to other services as needed based on assessed needs of the patients and the Hospital’s capacity to provide care
Identify patient situations indicative of high clinical, financial and/or liability risk
Initiate own case management plan for patients/families in assigned caseload
Coordinate clinical goals and planning among physicians, patient/family, and multidisciplinary team so that congruence of plans and expected outcomes are achieved
Consult as necessary with physicians, patients/family, nursing staff and other disciplines regarding realistic clinical outcomes balanced with resource utilization
Initiate and conduct interdisciplinary patient care conferences as necessary to enhance patient care and/or discharge preparation
Coordinate internal efforts with external case managers and/or payors
Provide education and consultation to patient/family about complex clinical aspects, disposition alternatives, financial options, continuing care options and decision-making or problem-solving issues
Participate in outcome measurement activities that include pathway effectiveness, goal attainment, resource management and overall cost assessment
Facilitate appropriate clinical documentation to assure that severity of illness and intensity of treatment are accurately reflected in the medical record
Improve overall quality and completeness of documentation
Prepare initial DRG worksheet and performs concurrent reviews of clinical documentation to reflect diagnosis, procedures, treatments, and changes in patient status throughout the length of stay, discussing and clarifying with physician as needed
Review clinical issues with coding staff to assign a working DRG
Stay current with, and conducts ongoing clinical documentation management program education for new staff, including new documentation specialists, physicians, nursing and allied health professionals; tracts and trends program compliance
Assist in the utilization management process by assessing appropriateness and clarity of intent for patient admission
Maintain positive open communication with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and Department Director
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of clinical information used for measuring and reporting physician and hospital outcomes
Assist with management of compliant documentation statistical reports
Serve as a member of compliant documentation task force/committee
Assist with special assignments and projects as assigned in areas of program development
Perform Utilization Review on admission, concurrently, and retrospectively
Review one day (1) stays and observation admits for appropriateness
Perform certification and decertification tasks as they relate to medical necessity
Prompt nursing staff and/or physician relative to need for clear physician intent and communicate with Admissions as needed to assure proper intent
Meet with charge nurses, staff, social workers daily or as needed to review patient status, identify difficult case situations and potential problem areas
Conduct third party reviews by phone or fax, meeting requirements and timetable as defined by case. Performs concurrent and retrospective phone reviews as necessary with third party payers and maintain communication
Complete all worksheet information documentation as required
Initiate collaborative discussions with physicians to explain patient’s status regarding insurance, intent, limited benefits, stay based on criteria
Use Qualis criteria for all utilization review
Demonstrate supportive behaviors necessary for age-specific care
PERFORM ASSESSMENT FUNCTIONS:
Utilize data collected and reported by physician, nursing staff, significant others, other disciplines, and community agencies
Use data from chart review and other sources to identify diagnosis, appropriate LOS and any potential outliers
Identify payer sources and payer requirements for assessment, data review and communication
Identify patient situations indicating high clinical, financial and/or liability risk, decides if patient requires in-depth case management services and retains patient within caseload
Evaluate effectiveness and efficiency of current medical and interdisciplinary plan of care for outcomes and resource usage
Perform utilization review functions including data collection and outcome measurement
Consult with Admitting and Emergency room as needed regarding triage of patients, admitting, diagnosis, appropriateness of admission, best level/location of care, test or service scheduling and other collaborative activities
Document when information is provided to a payor and communicates information
Document authorizations received and communicates information to appropriate places
Communicate concerns with attending physician
Complete initial concurrent and retrospective reviews within standard of practice
Demonstrate understanding of criteria sets such as InterQual
In collaboration with physician and other health care professionals, coordinates, directs and evaluates patient care for the patient population served
PERFORM INTERVENTION FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate changes in treatments and activities provided within multidisciplinary team to promote patient progress and effective resource use
Identify and direct needed changes in nursing interventions and physician processes within the patient’s individualized case management plan to achieve clinical goals and meet financial parameters
Initiate and conduct interdisciplinary patient care conferences as necessary to enhance care provision and/or discharge preparation for patient in case load
Communicate case management plan to all care providers through changes in plan of care, progress note remarks, and through personal communication
Monitor compliance with implementation of plans
Participate in physician rounds to enhance continuity
Perform certification and decertification tasks as they relate to medical necessity
Track physician compliance with utilization review criteria
Perform utilization review on all admissions, concurrently and retrospectively
Review one day (1) stays and observation admits for appropriateness
Prompt Discharge Planners about length of stay concerns
Prompt nursing staff and/or physician relative to need for clear physician intent and communicate with Admissions as needed to assure proper intent
Meet with charge nurses, staff, social workers daily or as needed to review patient status, identify difficult case situations and potential problem areas
Conduct third party reviews by phone or fax, meeting requirements and time table as defined by case
Perform concurrent and retrospective phone reviews as necessary with third party payers and maintain communication
Complete all worksheet information documentation as required
MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE KNOWLEDGE OF JOB:
Attend continuing education workshops, seminars, etc, that pertain to job responsibilities
Demonstrate knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid regulations
PERFORM OUTCOME MEASUREMENT FUNCTIONS:
Collaborate closely and seeks input regarding efficient and effective resource use with unit management and staff
Participate in outcome measurement activities that include outcome goal attainment, resource management and overall cost assessment
Conduct and/or participate in activities of outcome measurement including statistical data collection and systems analysis
Present data, analysis, and improvement opportunities to administration and medical staff
Perform activities of compliant documentation program
Maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships
Maintain professional practice, leadership
Demonstrate appropriate initiative
Qualifications:
Required qualifications for this position includes:
Education -OR- experience in Case Management and/or Utilization Review/Utilization Management
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
Three (3) years of experience within the area of practice
Previous experience in case management; clinical nursing and/or utilization management
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
Experience in computer technology, laptops, Microsoft Office products
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Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Home Health Nursing
Location: Oregon-Mount Angel
Req ID: 289145