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Case Manager- IPD Job

Date: Apr 20, 2012

Location: West Bloomfield, MI, US

Case Manager- IPD

Requisition #: 67754
Status: Contingent
Business Unit: HF West Bloomfield
Shift: Days
HFWB Case Management
Weekends: Yes

Job Family: Quality/Utilization Review
Job Function: Nursing

Campus/Job Location: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Location (State/City): US-MI-West Bloomfield

More information about this position
Overview

Our health system thrives on teamwork, and we know our employees achieve the greatest results when they are working together for a common goal - to provide care for our patients. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment then we have a job for you!

Henry Ford Health System is one of the country's largest health care systems and a national leader in clinical care, research and education. Our system includes the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, six hospitals, Health Alliance Plan, 32 primary care centers and many other health-related entities throughout Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, we continue to be committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse Michigan community. In 2009 alone, Henry Ford Health System provided more than $173 million in uncompensated care. Henry Ford also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 23,000. Our health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting.

Responsibilities

Under minimal supervision, facilitates the care of patients across the continuum of care to ensure quality outcomes and appropriate utilization of health care resources. The case manager works in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, implementation and evaluation of medical and nursing care. The case manager provides education and consultation regarding resources, develops a discharge plan and facilitates and monitors its implementation. Assist patients/families/caregivers to adjust and cope with illness, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis. Through continuous assessment, screens the appropriateness of services, the utilization of healthcare resources and the quality of patient care in accordance with federal, state, third party payer requirements and accreditation/licensure standards. Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a courteous and customer-focused manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred. Active State of Michigan RN license, or Masters in Social Work (MSW) with State of Michigan certification in Social Work (CSW. ACSW preferred), minimum of three to five years of clinical experience required. (October 2004)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

- Normal stressors associated with the healthcare environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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