Case Manager, Emergency Dept and Admitting at Partner's Healthcare in Northampton, Massachusetts

Posted in Other 1 day ago.





Job Description:

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.


With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.



Job Summary
Under the direction of the Clinical Director of Care Management and within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures the Case manager coordinates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective Case.


The Case manager applies clinical expertise and medical appropriateness criteria to resource utilization and discharge planning. Responsible for covering the Emergency Department, Surgical Day Care, Medical Day Stay, and Admitting.


This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.



Qualifications



Education



  • Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred





Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No



Licenses and Credentials



  • Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts]






Experience



  • One (1) to three (3) years' experience in discharge planning, utilization management and/or reimbursement 2-3 years required

  • Experience or training in critical pathways, clinical guidelines, outcomes management and demonstrated clinical expertise and experience with complex discharge planning required






Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



  • BSN required or must be enrolled in BSN program or actively in pursuit of BSN

  • Case Management certification desirable

  • Strong demonstrated knowledge of community health services required

  • Demonstrated knowledge of InterQual criteria preferred

  • Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, with word processing as well as ability to learn MIDAS required

  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with physicians and other members of the health care team required

  • Demonstrated ability to orchestrate many activities and manage multiple priorities required.






Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements
  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)





  • Remote Type


    Onsite



    Work Location


    30 Locust Street



    Scheduled Weekly Hours


    30



    Employee Type


    Regular



    Work Shift


    Day (United States of America)



    EEO Statement:


    Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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    At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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