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Bronson Healthcare · 1 day ago

Case Manager

Battle Creek, MI

Part-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Bronson Healthcare is committed to delivering exceptional care and is seeking a Case Manager to guide patients through their healthcare journey. The Case Manager will focus on care coordination, ensuring continuity from admission to discharge while collaborating with various healthcare teams to promote quality outcomes and effective care delivery.

Health CareHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPrimary and Urgent Care

Responsibilities

Manage patient caseloads from admission through discharge

Conduct early assessments to identify patients at risk for post-hospitalization needs

Develop, implement, and revise transition-of-care plans in collaboration with the care coordination team

Round daily on assigned patients and maintain ongoing communication throughout care

Coordinate timely, safe, and effective discharge plans

Identify and arrange post-discharge services including home health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and community resources

Serve as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, ancillary departments, and community providers

Ensure appropriate utilization of outpatient and community-based resources

Monitor patient progress and document according to policy

Identify readmissions, analyze contributing factors, and implement prevention strategies

Track and trend length-of-stay (LOS) data and address outliers

Evaluate outcomes related to LOS, readmissions, patient satisfaction, and financial performance

Translate outcomes into principles of healthcare reimbursement

Lead and participate in multidisciplinary team rounds

Build strong working relationships with physicians, nursing teams, and leadership

Coordinate care using established pathways and plans of care

Participate in committees, workgroups, and quality initiatives

Collaborate with providers and multidisciplinary teams to develop standard and behavioral care plans

Assess uninsured and underinsured patients for eligibility in federal, state, and community assistance programs

Assist patients with applications and collaborate with Patient Financial Counselors

Maintain relationships with community agencies and participate in community meetings

Qualification

Case Management CertificationActive Michigan RN licenseBachelor of Science in NursingCritical thinkingCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsSoftware proficiencyCollaboration skillsNegotiation skillsConflict resolution skills