Case Management Social Worker / Nurse Case Manager - Weekday PRN
On-siteHopkinsville, Kentucky, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate discharge planning and post-acute care needs for assigned patients by conducting timely initial and follow-up assessments to identify medical, psychosocial, financial, and discharge barriers. Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient progression while assisting with utilization management, medical necessity review, and appropriate patient status determination. Educate patients and families regarding discharge plans, community resources, and available support services, serving as a patient advocate while communicating barriers to discharge, delays, and payer concerns to the appropriate team members. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with hospital, state, federal, and regulatory guidelines. Support process improvement efforts related to length of stay, readmissions, discharge times, patient flow, and overall case management metrics. Provide excellent customer service and professional hand-off communication throughout the continuum of care.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- Associate degree in Nursing
- Current Kentucky RN license
Desired Qualifications
- LSW in the state of Kentucky
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience
- Knowledge of discharge planning, social work concepts, community resources, and performance improvement
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing
- Minimum of three years of acute care experience
- One year of case management experience
- ACM or CCM certification
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and other third-party reimbursement processes
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a patient-centered approach
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