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POSITION PORPOSE

• The ED Case Manager coordinates actions within the emergency center admission process that provide for patient's receiving the right care at the right time, in the right place.

• This position is responsible for reviewing the clinical appropriateness of admission and for the communication of admission details to the Patient Access team.

• Part-Time non-benefited position scheduled 12 hours per week (or 24 hours per bi-weekly pay period). .3 FTE

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Facilitates actions necessary for admitted or emergency center patients to receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

• Assess all patients that qualify as a readmission. Determine reason for return and implement alternative to admission plan when appropriate. Document readmission information/interventions in the Epic CM system.

• Identifies barriers to discharging patients from the E.D instead of admission as observation. Develops strategies and initiatives to address identified barriers. Work with other disciplines to assist in resolution of barriers to discharge. Report findings to Acute Care Flow Leadership team.

• Proactively consults with the EC physician to determine eligibility for admission. Facilitates appropriate documentation for inpatient admission as required by hospital and insurance criteria.

• Proactively consults with the EC physician to determine appropriate admission status (inpatient or observation) and level of care required. Facilitates appropriate documentation of reason for admission including the treatment plan as required by hospital and insurance criteria.

• Communicates medical necessity documentation requirements with attending physician as needed.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Michigan Nursing License

• Graduation from accredited nursing program: Effective January 1, 2013 all new hires must have a BSN degree or must agree in writing to obtain their BSN within five (5) years from date of hire.

• Experience: Three (3) years recent experience in case management, utilization review or a related field.

• Certification: Case Management is desirable: Individuals serving as case managers for the health system shall obtain CMSA certification within three years from their date of employment in the role or be in the process of obtaining certification as a case manager.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Competitive compensation.

• DailyPay opportunity for earned wage access.

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Ann Arbor offers a vibrant blend of characteristics, serving as a lively college town, a culinary destination, and a technological center. Nestled in the southeastern region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor sits as the focal point of the diverse array of communities within Washtenaw County. Surrounded by flourishing neighborhoods, it has evolved into a cultural hub with access to Theaters, Galleries, Museums, Cultural Events, Concerts and Dining.

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH ANN ARBOR

• Trinity Health Ann Arbor, a prestigious 537-bed teaching hospital, is situated on an expansive 340-acre campus and has proudly served as a top health care provider for over a century.

• Honored as a Top 100 Hospital by Fortune/IBM Watson, our institution is part of the renowned Trinity Health Michigan network.

• Our numerous local and national awards acknowledge our unwavering commitment to leadership, quality outcomes, and clinical excellence.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran