Sparrow Health System Lansing , MI 48907
Posted 7 days ago
Description:
Positions Location: Ithaca, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
As part of a larger population health strategy, the Care Facilitator will play an integral role in the larger ambulatory care management redesign for Sparrow Medical Group (SMG) practices, acting as the liaison to their locally assigned clinic(s). Although this position will report to the Population Health Service Organization (PHSO), their responsibilities and day-to-day interactions will be under the guidance of the Office Manager and Practice Leads, supporting the care and coverage needed in the clinic.
Common Duties and Responsibilities:
As part of a larger network, the Care Facilitator will work their colleagues to set a standardized approach to patient outreach through both episodic and longitudinal care management. They will work the Epic Registries to proactively identify high-risk patients with a focus on chronic disease management. Additional strategic priorities include: advanced care planning, self-management training, and behavioral health support.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
Provides Self-Management education and support to care team members patients and families
Educates and supports appropriate care team members in patient self-management support concepts and techniques
Actively works with patients to use self-management goal-setting techniques and develop action plans to encourage self-care
Assisting the patients and/or families in recognizing and prioritizing the problems that need to be addressed
Providing support to help patients and/or families cope with the disruptions and distress associated with managing their illness and empowering them to regain control of their life, carry on normal roles and activities, and manage the emotional impact of their illness
Problem solves with patients and their families to maximize their ability to follow preventive, remedial and/or rehabilitative recommendations
Provide individual or group counseling / coaching as appropriate
Educates and supports office staff in providing Care Coordination
Develops and maintains an effective professional working relationship with all patients, families, physicians /providers and health care team members
Develops and maintains an effective professional working relationship with specialists and facilities (including hospitals, home health care and other ancillary providers) with which SMG physicians have ongoing relationships
Coordinates care with payer case manager for patients with complex or catastrophic conditions
Develops, recommends and implements a plan, in conjunction with the patient, family and health care team, which addresses the problems and needs identified in the assessment
Provides or arranges chronic disease education (as appropriate) for patients and families as needed
Provides consultation services for other department staff
Assists in developing a process to track care coordination activities
Assists in developing written procedures and/or guidelines on care coordination processes and trains appropriate care team members on the processes
Facilitates follow-up with patients discharged from the hospital or Emergency Department as needed to assure patients understand self-care and treatment expectations and are seen in primary care offices on a timely basis
Educates and supports office staff in performing a comprehensive assessment
Screens selected cases to identify needed services and interventions to deliver quality comprehensive care that addresses the patient's full range of health care needs
Identifies issues, which may impact medical outcomes based on a comprehensive assessment that may include the patient's medical condition, support systems, finances, living situation, housing, behavior, cognition, function and abilities, and the patient's choices and preferences
Works with office staff as part of an Interdisciplinary Team, develops and implements a plan which addresses problems and needs identified in the assessment and ensures continuity of care by:
Assisting patient and family with access to appropriate resources and services based on a thorough knowledge of community resources and eligibility requirements
Advocating on behalf of patients and their families with internal/external resources and payers for needed services, including negotiating with insurance companies for non-covered benefits
Communicates with patients, families, members of the health care team and others in a professional, diplomatic and empathetic manner
Provides clear, concise, timely written documentation on the patient's medical record and on departmental records
Collaborates with other members of the Sparrow Health System (SHS) departments to collect analyze and utilize data for quality / process improvement
Participates in activities, which support and advance the department and SHS's mission, vision and goals to improve outcomes and operations
Attends mandatory department and SHS meetings or training sessions
Provides or arranges education for patients, families, physicians and other members of the health care team, to enhance patient care or improve department outcomes and operations
Job Requirements
General Requirements • Registered Nurse with a current Michigan license • National case management certification - preferred Work Experience • Minimum of three (3) years acute care clinical experience as a registered nurse • Minimum One (1) year case management experience Education • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or health care related field OR must complete within 2 years of hire. • Graduate degree in nursing or related health care field - preferred Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Demonstrates excellent clinical knowledge, skills and judgment • Demonstrates excellent communication skills that include emotional intelligence, relationship building, negotiation, conflict resolution, persuasion, marketing, and patient advocacy. • Demonstrates comprehensive case management assessment skills, with the ability to proactively and creatively problem solve. • Demonstrates the ability to prioritize, organize, handle many tasks simultaneously, work autonomously, and manages time. • Demonstrates the ability to work in stressful situations, manage conflict, and assume a leadership role • Completion of a nationally or internationally-accredited program in self-management support concepts and techniques within 12 months of assuming this position if not completed prior to being hired. • Ability to work in an EMR environment • Knowledge of case management that includes but is not limited to health care finance, hospital and community resources, discharge planning, utilization review, utilization management, ethical case management principles and evidence-based practice concepts. • Knowledge and demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and utilize data for process improvement - preferred • Experience with an EMR - preferred
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Location: Sparrow Hospital
Activation Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
Expiration Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
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