[ref. b30078300] Inpatient Transitional Case Manager - Discharge Planner - Weekend PRN
About Us:
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.We have a commitment to its employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits programs, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
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Short Description:
Provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, resources referrals, to facilitate discharge plans, and/or adjustment to illness, and complex discharge planning for patients and their families.
Formulates the discharge plan with patient, families and the care team based upon a needs assessment.
Coordinates appropriate referrals to home care agencies, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs.
Coordinates care authorization process with insurers. Coordinates specific details of patient’s hospitalization with Utilization Management department to ensure appropriate admission status.
Experience Required:
3 - 5 years health care experience preferred
Education Requirements:
Requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) or a licensed RN, BSN preferred.
License/Certification Requirements:
Current NJ SW License, LCSW Preferred.
or
Current NJ RN License
ACM (American Case Management Association) preferred
CCMC (Commission for Case Manager Certification) preferred