Discharge Planner - Home Care coordinates the movement of patients between a hospital or skilled nursing facility and a home care or hospice arrangement. Reviews the patient's case and determines the best choice in services and facility to meet the medical and social needs of the patient. Being a Discharge Planner - Home Care ensures a safe transfer to a setting that meets the patient's needs and coordinates necessary services and staff required to complete the transfer. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Discharge Planner - Home Care typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Discharge Planner - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Discharge Planner - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Summary
This is a Bargaining Unit Position
Job Posting Date: 2/5/2024
For a limited time MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 Sign on bonus for all eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-3 years of experience and $20,000 for experienced Registered Nurses with greater than 3 years of experience!
"Relocation Assistance Available to Eligible Candidates"
Position Summary
The purpose of the Case Manager I position is to support the interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. This work is performed under general supervision in accordance to the Maine Medical Center (MMC) institutional policies and Care Management Department policies.
The Case Manager I is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include but are not limited to:
• Facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to address barriers to timely and efficient care delivery, flow and reimbursement
• Application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care
• Support and coaching of clinical documentation efforts
• Coordinating communication with the interdisciplinary care team Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Additional Information
Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.