Lead Case Manager

The Lead Case Manager serves in a leadership role and supports the Director in daily leadership responsibilities. In collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, the Lead Case Manager assists the Case Manager/Social Worker in facilitating the patient's progress through the acute episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Monitors the level of care, initiating evidence based protocols and order sets according to the patients' admission diagnosis, influencing the progression of care, facilitating the patients' navigation through the acute care episode, and proposes an appropriate transition plan within 48 hours of admission. The Lead Case Manager serves as an advocate for the Care Management Department and the staff that is overseen. Case Manager certification required within 1 year from date of hire.

Education

Other : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required)

Bachelors Degree : BSN (Preferred)

Experience

2 Years experience in a Hospital setting as a Case Manager (Required)

License/Certifications

RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)

CCM - Certified Case Manager (Required)

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