Position: IPCM Care Manager II
Location: Mercy Hospital STL - Ballas Campus
Shift: PT Days/weekends - 24/hrs per week
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Overview:
The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight while encompassing quality patient care, patient safety, and financial components; promotes integration of a seamless care model; coordinates patient throughput; encourages healthcare team collaboration and coordination as evidenced by metrics; and optimizes performance and adoption of best practice.
The Care Manager, as part of the Care Management team, facilitates the discharge planning process from admission to discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team. In addition, the Care Manager may intervene with patients who have complex or high-risk psychosocial needs as assigned. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and Service Standards.
Qualifications:
preferredCertification/RegistrationBLS (CPR) at hire date, Minimum Required, or within 90 days of hireCertification in Case Management, PreferredOther Skills & Knowledge1. Strong verbal and written communication.2. Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills.3. Advanced computer skills.4. Interacts effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization.5. The assessment, care, and treatment will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient. Including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adult patients.6. Knowledge of InterQual or Milliman Care Guidelines preferred.
Education
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing, graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
Licensure
Current RN License in the state of employment, required
Experience
2-3 years of acute care hospital setting, required. Care Managmeent or Utilization Managerment experience (preferred)
Required Certifications
BLS (Basic Life Support) at hire date, or within 90 days (about 3 months) of hire
Preferred Certification
Certification in Case Management
Other Skills & Knowledge:
1. Strong verbal and written communication.
2. Strong assessment, time management, and critical thinking skills.
3. Advanced computer skills.
4. Interacts effectively with a variety of people and situations at all levels of the organization.
5. The assessment, care, and treatment will be consistent with the specific age-related needs of the patient. Including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric adult patients.
6. Knowledge of InterQual or Milliman Care Guidelines preferred.
We Offer Great Incentives:
- Benefit Eligibility- Day 1
➤Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one
➤401(k) with employer match starting day one
➤ Education assistance
➤PTO begins accruing immediately—including a volunteer day!
