TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Job Summary:

Responsible for following participating patients/beneficiaries from the hospital into their homes or a lower level of care facility using an evidence-based care coordination approach, provides services designed to streamline plans of care and interrupt patterns of frequent acute hospital or emergency department use and health status decline.

Education:

Bachelors degree. Current RN license. CCM preferred.

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Register Nurse - State of Maryland

Experience:

5 years experience in case management in the hospital, home health or ambulatory care setting.

Other Requirements:

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.

Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.

Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.

Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements.

Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with customers and in promoting a positive service atmosphere.

Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment producing quality work.

Specific technical skills may be required to fulfill department requirements. Up to six (6) months on-the-job training provided to gain proficiency.