Social Services Advocate & Case Manager - (CAH)
On-site · Chester, Montana, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate clinical and social needs across the care continuum to support safe discharge, reduce re-admissions, and connect patients with appropriate resources in the Critical Access Hospital setting. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health. Develop and coordinate safe discharge and transition plans, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to reduce avoidable readmissions and improve patient outcomes, coordinate referrals to community agencies and post-acute services, advocate for patient rights and access to supportive services, maintain thorough documentation in the electronic medical record, participate in rounds and family conferences, and identify opportunities for process improvement in discharge planning and resource utilization.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum current LPN license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana, or current Montana RN license or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana
- Minimum 2 years of nursing or care coordination experience in a hospital, clinic, long-term care, or similar medical setting preferred
- Experience with case management, discharge planning, utilization review, or social services preferred
- Experience working with community resources, insurance requirements, and post-acute services preferred
- RQI Provider within 7 days hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first
- Case Management Certification preferred
- Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes
- Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy
- Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, self-starter, critical thinking skills, able to set priorities and work in team or independently
- Commitment to confidentiality and professional communication
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software
- Shift: Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)
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