Kettering Medical Center Network Hamilton , OH 45011
Posted 2 months ago
Overview
Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it's by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Hamilton
Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services.
In 2020, KH Hamilton received an "A" from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds.
In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
America's 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
America's 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Care Manager also identifies and assesses patients and families with possible social, psychological and/or environmental needs related to the impact of utilization patterns of care. The Care Manager is also responsible for developing plans for intervention addressing agreed upon priorities, synchronizing supportive services and assisting patients/families in improving or restoring their capacity for social functioning. The patient and family-centric approach to care will be central in the universal care plan development and communication across the care settings. The care manager will be instrumental in identification of patient- driven goals.
Specific roles within the Acute Care Setting would include, but are not limited to:
Pro-active discharge planning
Review of readmission risk assessment tool ,barrier assessment and alleviation
Facilitation of interdisciplinary huddles and collaboration throughout the work-day
1:1 patient and family interviews on moderate and high risk patients
Evaluation of readmission factors contributing toward inappropriate utilization of services
Collaboration with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services in development of safe, next-phase planning
Communication on Care Planning in written and/or verbal format to next level of care
Facilitate partnership with members across the continuum for aligned outcomes
Evaluation of high risk diagnosis for utilization patterns and appropriate care
Identification of care gaps in disease states
Create customized plan for our moderate and high risk patients as they transition from hospital to next level of care
Patient and family interaction on regular intervals with specific patient-centric goal setting
Utilization of motivational interviewing techniques to assist patients toward healthier lifestyle choices
Facilitate partnership with members across the continuum for aligned outcomes
To facilitate optimal care delivery, varied work hours may be required including weekend and holiday shift rotations. Primary documentation occurs in EPIC however interfacing with other information systems occurs to facilitate discharge planning, communication, patient/family education and evidence-based care.
The Care Manager nurse follows all Excellence for Life principals and standards of behaviors.
License & Education:
Preferred Qualifications
Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Case Manager, Care Coordinator, Care Manager experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
Kettering Medical Center Network