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Inpatient Care Manager

Inpatient Care Manager

CompanyFranciscan Health
LocationMerrillville, IN, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesAssociate’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • Associate degree in Nursing required
  • Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license required
  • 5 years of Nursing/Patient Care experience required

Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate, concise and timely documentation in EPIC and DOC flowsheets for discharge planning and payer authorization
  • Act as liaison, and coordinate with hospital multidisciplinary team, post-discharge providers and patient/family with the transition of care
  • Comply with all accrediting bodies, governmental agencies, and third-party payer requirements related to discharge planning and mandated reporting
  • Review admissions, level of care, and continued stay while utilizing nationally recognized criteria with respect to medical necessity, appropriateness of care, and quality concerns
  • Provide clinical coordination of care, including chronic care conditions
  • Work with quality department to improve the quality of care in acute and ambulatory settings

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
  • Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred
  • 2 years of Case Management experience preferred