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Outcomes Manager, RN or LSW/MSW, Part Time, Mt. Holly

Virtua, Mount Holly, NJ, United States


Schedule

First week: Monday & Tuesday
Second week: Wednesday & Thursday & Friday
Summary

Responsible for partnering with the physician and multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care with the underlying objective of enhancing quality and cost-effective care. Acts as a resource and patient advocate to facilitate a safe transition across the continuum.
Position Responsibilities

Care Coordination – completes appropriate assessments and plans effectively to meet patient needs, monitors the length of stay and promotes efficient utilization of resources. Acts as a clinical expert and maintains ongoing knowledge of clinical practice guidelines. Engages the physician and builds seamless continuity of care and is the physician's single consistent resource. Problem resolution, patient/family communication. Helps identify factors impeding patient progression, resolves, escalates and documents as appropriate. Refers appropriate cases for Social Work intervention.
Documentation – Appropriate and complete documentation of individual plan of care in EMR and case management documentation system.
Metrics – Accountable to job specific goals, objectives and dashboards which contribute to the success of the organization.
Participates in organizational improvement activities including patient satisfaction, Six Sigma committee, department and/or divisional teams and community activities.
Compliance – understands and applies applicable federal and state requirements. Identifies and reports compliance issues as appropriate.
Position Qualifications Required

Required Experience: Minimum 3 years clinical nursing (RN) experience or Social Work. Minimum of 1 year Case Management or other interdisciplinary experience including Homecare Coordination in an Acute Care setting; understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, managed care and discharge planning. (3-5 years preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution.
Required Education: RN or master's prepared Social Worker
Training / Certification / Licensure: RN or LSW required; LCSW considered

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