The Case Manager is responsible for assessment and
review of all admissions and concurrent review for continued
hospitalization. The Case Manager
reviews the medical record of patients to document severity of illness (SI)
and intensity of service (IS) according to Interqual and CHS criteria that
justify the admission and continued hospitalization of patients at
Watsonville Community Hospital. The
Case Manager will provide timely utilization reviews as requested by third
party payers. The Case Manager works
closely with the Physicians Advisor (PA) and refers all cases that do not
meet acute level of care, any delays in service or treatment or long length
of stays for review and action. The
Case Manager is responsible for discharge assessments for prime care, IICN
and CCU patients.
The Case Manager works with a multidiscipline
team including the physician to assist patients and families transition from
the acute care level of care to a lower level of care. This discharge plan may include home health,
SNF, board and care facility, custodial care and/or other community
resources. The Case Manager will
assess for resources management. The
Case Manager will refer any quality issues to quality management and the
Physician Advisor as issues are identified.
The Case Manager will screen for social service intervention in the
regular process of reviewing medical charts and make referral to the social
worker. The Case Manager will work
closely with the business office, medical records and registration to
expedite insurance verification, authorization and payment.
Education:
As determined by California Board of Registered
Nurses.
Experience:
Inpatient and/or outpatient case management
experience within the last year required.
Discharge planning experience required.
Quality review of patient care and retroactive review of patient
records.
Resource management experience desirable
Licenses and/or Certifications:
California Registered Nurse license. American Heart Association Healthcare
Provider CPR required. | |
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