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Via Christi
Case Manager / Olol Case Management
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Shift:
8 Hour Variable Shift / Hours: 0 FTE: 0
Via Christi
Case Manager / Olol Case Management
Job Location:
Wichita, KS
Facility:
OUR LADY OF LOURDES REHABILITATION CENTER
Shift/Hours / Job Type:
8 Hour Variable Shift / Hours: 0 FTE: 0
Job Description:
Position Summary: The function of the Case Manager is to assist the interdisciplinary team in facilitating the delivery of services to patients/families; manage the financial resources of the persons served by acting as liaison with the payer and insuring cost of effectiveness of treatment; facilitate and coordinate the discharge planning process; serve as the patient and family advocate to coordinate the direct effective communication regarding the persons served. The Case Manager meets with and makes him/herself available to all assigned persons served regarding identifying issues concerns or needs they may wish to express in order to facilitate quick problem resolution and a satisfying treatment experience. The Case Manager has immediate access to all levels of hospital management for problem resolution including Medical Director Medical Staff Administration and Department Leaders. Essential Functions:  Other duties may be assigned. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.Coordinated the provision of care for each person served to ensure achievement of outcomes by the following:-          Completion of assessment within 48 hours of admission -          Participating in team meetings and family conferences -          Coordinating the individualized physical functional and psychosocial treatment program with person served-          family physicians nurses therapists and others directly involved -          Assist in coordination of home evaluations and/or day passes with appropriate team members -          Coordinates the person's served discharge plan to include referrals equipment and appropriate resources -          Facilitates orientation of the person served that is appropriate to the services and the outcomes predicted. Interaction with the persons served team of each person served and other stakeholders by: -          Providing information and education in the area of Living Wills/Advance Directives Durable Power of Attorney  -          Conservatorship and Guardianship -          Assisting persons served/families with Medicaid Veterans and Social Security Disability/Supplemental Income -          applications -          Maintains awareness of financial constraints/contracts to maximize resources to the patient -          Providing supportive counseling to persons served and families if appropriately licensed -          Informing appropriate team members of psychosocial issues as indicated -          Ensuring appropriate family members and significant others are assessed involved in the treatment planning -          and encouraged to participate in family educational opportunities -          Communicating pertinent information and/or issues to appropriate disciplines when necessary -          Communication with third party payers as appropriate. Be an active department employee by: -          Supports and communicates the mission philosophy and values of Via Christi in daily work performances and -          interactions with staff patients and visitors of the RehabilitationCenter -          Accepting responsibility for one-to-one communication and responding non-defensively and/or assertively -          when interpersonal problems or conflict occur -          Assuring that documentation is complete appropriate and recorded in a timely manner -          Attending scheduled meetings -          Assisting with program evaluation activities to meeting JCAHO and CARF standards -          Identifying quality assurance issues recommending an effective action plan and opportunities to improve patient -          care and services -          Assisting with patient care satisfaction -          Recommending strategies to improve length of stay efficiency and resource consumption within the case -          managed patient population -          Acting as a positive team member clinical role model and assisting staff with positive problem solving -          Attending local/regional continuing education activities which relate to clinical scope of practice for age greater -          than two (2) years. This will ensure knowledge of the rehabilitation programs being provided and enhance -          professional growth of self and department staff. Shares information learned by attending educational programs -          with other staff members formally and informally -          Participating in yearly Personal In-service Education process.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree with preference of Nursing or Social Work with one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree preferred. Certificates Licenses Registrations: Registered Nurse and/or licensed Social Worker (MSW preferred). Physical Requirements:     % of time standing     of time walking   of time sitting     # of pounds bending and lifting:    Are there any special physical hearing or visual requirements for this job? Yes If yes please explain: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand walk and use hands to finger handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit reach with hands and arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. No exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Moderate noise levels. Scope of Care/Patient Population:Geater than 2 years of age. Pediatric (2-12) Adolescent (13-18) adult (19-64) and geriatric (65 or older).
Via Christi
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