Case Manager Workflow Lead

Inova Health System

parental leave, paid time off, relocation assistance

United States, Virginia, Alexandria

Dec 21, 2024

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital is looking for a dedicated Case Management Educator to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm. Relocation Assistance Eligible.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

The Case Management Workflow Lead supports the development and implementation of Discharge Planners' (DCP) patient care plans and throughout the continuum of care or disease state. Works collaboratively with Discharge Planners', physicians, nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to appropriate patient management. Provides coordination of services and acts as a liaison between Discharge Planners (DCP), patients, families and the interdisciplinary healthcare team members. Provides expertise in discharge planning and continuity of care for assigned patients in the acute and post-acute settings by supporting Discharge Planners.

Featured Benefits:

* Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.

* Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.

* Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

* Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

* Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Case Manager Workflow Lead Job Responsibilities:

Serves as a Lead and resource for Discharge Planners (DCP) and the multi-disciplinary team by supporting the Discharge Planners (DCP) with guidance, training, participating in Mulit-Disciplinary Rounds (MDRs), and management of patient assignments.
Participates in the assessment of patients' clinical and psychosocial needs through review of patient information, personal contact with patients/families and interdisciplinary care team members, assures referrals for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) patient/family needs, and identifies at risk populations by using approved screening tools and following established reporting procedures.
Initiates and facilitates referrals to specialists, clinics, home healthcare, hospice, SNF, acute rehab, LTAC, TCM, medical equipment and supplies as indicated.
Communicates routinely with patients, families, interdisciplinary healthcare team members and other appropriate parties with regard to the status of patients' care plans, progress toward treatment goals, identification of concerns/problems, problem solving and assisting with conflict resolution when necessary. Addresses/resolves system problems impeding diagnostic or treatment progress, documents as necessary to ensure continuity of care.
Seeks consultation from appropriate disciplines/departments as required to expedite care and facilitate discharge.

Requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Social Work
Four years of acute care case management experience in an acute healthcare environment. Demonstrated understanding of DCP for specific disease states. Understanding of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) impact on health.
Must be an Accredited Case Manager or Certified Case Manager upon start.
Must have Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association upon start.
Current RN license and eligibility to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Virginia or Current Social Work license and eligibility to practice as a Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Virginia.