Summary

Position Summary:

The Inpatient Care Manager, in collaboration with the clinical team and medical provider, provides discharge planning coordination and intervention. The Care Manager strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimize denitals of payment amoung a patient population with complex health needs.

 

Essential Functions: Assessment

Performs initial and ongoing Care Management assessment to determine, based on patient's condition and presentation, care coordination and discharge planning needs as appropriate in the Inpatient setting.

Planning

Creates a focused, anticipated discharge plan of care for assessed high risk patients with identified needs.

Intervention/Evaluation

Collaborates with the clinical team and medical provider to initiate the anticipated discharge plan for patients.

Performance Improvement

Stays abreast of changing organizational, emergency department, Care Management, and clinical trends, regulatory matters and third party payer requirements related to clinical care, discharge planning, and precertification or aftercare benefits.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

Education/Knowledge:

Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field

Education Discipline: BSN preferred; ADN required

Experience: 3-5 years

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

Maryland Registered Nurse License

Intent to achieve MD licensure if out of state

Case Mgmt cert preferred 3-5 yrs of hire for role

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.