Job Description

Case Manager II

UMMC Midtown Campus

PRN Rotating Shift

Baltimore, Maryland

When we say “our community” we mean it.

UMMC Midtown Campus, one of two campuses of the University of Maryland Medical Center , has had a long history of working to keep our community healthy and has grown to become a trusted teaching hospital. We provide a broad array of medical, surgical and behavioral health care serving Baltimore City and the region. At Midtown you will find a unique blend of the innovation and expertise that defines an academic medical center and a passion for excellence in caring for the people we serve.

We put people first – and that includes our employees. When you join or team, you’ll become a part of a close-knit group of more than 1,400 staff members who provide care in 30+ specialties. Our team is focused on delivering the best care possible to every patient and to supporting each other.

1. Assesses assigned patients and integrates psychosocial assessment within the multidisciplinary team. Works collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to determine potential and actual risks to recovery and formulates plan to determine appropriate level of care upon disposition from the acute care setting.
2. Accountable for developing and coordinating the implementation of Discharge Plan A and alternative Plan B, including documentation in the medical record
3. Multidisciplinary collaboration with physicians, nursing, social work, and multiple disciplines, departments, payers, and agencies to eliminate barriers to efficient delivery of care in the appropriate setting
4. Facilitates timely transition plan
5. Active leadership role in the ongoing management of inpatient length of stay and the reduction of readmissions across the organization

Qualifications

III. Education and Experience

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse or other equivalent health care license in the state of Maryland required
• Must hold a BSN or equivalent health care degree
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a case manager is required
• Current and active specialty certification is preferred

IV. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of managed care, discharge planning and case management is required.
• Highly effective verbal and written skills are required.
• Strong communication skills, self confidence and experience dealing physicians required.
• Excellent analytical and team building skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and work independently is required.
• Must possess the ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
• Ability to work with Hospital/Case Management related software programs required.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient population(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.

V. Patient Safety

Ensures patient safety in the performance of job functions and through participation in hospital, department or unit patient safety initiatives.

• Takes action to correct observed risks to patient safety.
• Reports adverse events and near misses to appropriate management authority.
• Identifies possible risks in processes, procedures, devices and communicates the same to those in charge.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.