RN / Case Management Job in Madison, Wisconsin / Hospital
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UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a free-standing, 50-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation facility located on the east side of Madison, Wisconsin. Our rehabilitation hospital opened in September 2015 and offers specialized programs for people who have experienced stroke, brain and spinal-cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries and other conditions requiring inpatient rehabilitative services. Our goal is to help patients achieve their highest level of recovery with a goal of returning home as soon as able. The UW Health Rehabilitation Hospital is a partnership between UW Health, Unity Point Meriter and Kindred Healthcare. Case Manager- PRN This position will work under the direction of the Director of CQPI and assumes responsibility and accountability for the coordination and implementation of case management strategies pursuant to the Case Management Plan. Plans and coordinates care of the patient from pre-hospitalization through discharge. Coordinates the discharge planning function in conjunction with the social worker, admissions coordinator and assists with the screening, investigation and problem solving as needed. Qualifications: Responsibilities: Meets with patient upon admission to discuss rehabilitation process and role of manager/case manager in individual's program. Communicates effectively and responds to patient, families, visitors, staff and physicians, in a courteous, pleasant manner; contributes to an environment conducive to open, direct lines of communication. Conducts and documents initial patient assessment within 48 hours to include psychosocial, family and disposition status; determines tentative, initial discharge plans in conjunction with patient and family goals. Appropriately modifies approach to the patient based upon patient's age and developmental level. Involves the patient/family in the development of the plan of care by obtaining their goals for rehabilitation. Reviews goals with patient's family and third party payor. Maintains accurate up-to-date documentation in the medical records of patient and family contacts, communications with payors and other services performed on behalf of patient and family. Coordinates, evaluates, documents and reviews interdisciplinary team goals ensuring appropriate medical records sent to family, appropriate physicians and external case managers when necessary. Leads/Co-Leads team conferences. Documents in the medical record a summary of the team conference. Serves as the primary family contact for the treatment team, communicating within 24 hours of the care conference. Also updates external case manager and/or payor source regarding progress, plan and patient's future needs (within 24 hours of staffing or as requested by payor sources). Ensures the scheduling of family conferences, family participation in therapy and provides pertinent information to appropriate team members. Documents in the medical record a summary of the family conference. Coordinates completion of discharge plans by assisting with arrangements for family education, equipment, and services as appropriate for patient discharge level of care. Calls patient or family within established time frame post-discharge to ensure planned discharge recommendations are occurring and to assess if additional services are needed. In conjunction with the Controller, monitors and ensures discount of per diem negotiations, recertification concurrent reviews and timely reports. Participates in monitoring, analyzing and utilizing program evaluation data to promote quality of care, increase marketing activity and to position hospital for success. Experience/Skills: Current BS in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or Registered/Licensed Nurse licensure in Wisconsin. Minimum of 2 years social work or case management experience; acute/rehabilitation hospital experience preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills in English, additional languages preferred. Basic computer skills required. Must have good organizational skills and analytical ability in order to interpret information and carry out duties independently. Must be cooperative and have the desire to be a team player. Must recognize and observe confidentiality principles. #MON-HRS #LI-HRS
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