Job Location : Jamestown,NY, USA
Are you an RN or Social Worker interested in care management, case management, or care coordination?
UPMC Chautauqua is looking for a Senior Discharge Plan Manager to support their Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning department. This casual position has a weekend schedule.
UPMC is proud to announce the new Clinical Care Coordination and Discharge Planning Career Ladder, dedicated to caring for patients throughout their UPMC treatment journey.
In this new model, roles are reimagined to deliver the best care and personalized experiences for our patients. RNs and Social Workers function equally in discharge planning roles!
The Senior Discharge Plan Manager is a valued step in the Discharge Planning Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and salary based on experience and education.
Become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to improving care coordination and developing more efficient, progressive discharge planning processes, and let UPMC help you succeed through offerings that include:
Responsibilities:
1) BSN and RN license required. At least three years experience in discharge planning/care coordination. 10 years of experience can be substituted for BSN completion.
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2) MSW or master's degree in another health and human services field that promotes the physical, psychosocial, and/or vocational well-being of those being served required. 3 years of experience in discharge planning/care coordination. 10 years of experience can be substituted for MSW completion.
Knowledge and Skills: Must possess knowledge in navigating communications with payer sources and programs. Possess knowledge and understanding of regulatory guidelines. Must be skilled in planning/organization, follow up/control, delegation. Problem solving, self-development, organizational behaviors/competencies. Must be able to read, understand, analyze, and interpret medical record documents. Must possess the ability to apply principles of logic and critical thinking to a wide range of problems and to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Demonstrate ability to function independently, taking initiative to be proactive and drive a discharge plan while working with a multi-disciplinary team. Be able to lead care teams to develop and execute safe and efficient discharge plans. Maintain knowledge about area resources and their capabilities and capacities as well as various types of service providers available. Demonstrate understanding of inpatient care setting operations. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Nurses employed in this position are required to maintain active RN license. OR Those without an active RN license, an LSW/LCSW or education-appropriate license required. CCM/ACM or other nursing or social work certification preferred. CCM training is required within 60 days of hire and annually thereafter.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran