Case Manager RN
Position Purpose A clinical position that works within a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate options of care, services and alternative levels of care to meet an individual’s needs and facilitate appropriate discharge and length of stay. By assuming a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager promotes appropriate utilization of care and services, and cost effective outcomes. The Case Manager is responsible for the review of the medical record to ensure care and services are delivered timely and appropriately. This position is responsible to reduce and/or eliminate avoidable days. Nature and Scope The Case Manager has the responsibility to promote case management activities through the health continuum, beginning in the acute setting. Case management begins with the assessment of pre-morbid health status, current medical condition and post-acute needs. The Cas