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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Manager, Care Management is responsible for day-to-day oversight, coordinating, organizing and managing functions and resources for the Care Management Department. This role collaborates and coordinates with Care Management Leadership and colleagues to achieve standardization of assigned functions and responsibilities. This role combines the clinical and the financial components to achieve the best possible outcomes for the patients served and the organization.

This is the manager of Case Management department for both Kings Mills Hospital and Clermont Hospital

Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership and oversees day-to-day operations to Care Management Team. Works with Care Management leadership and colleagues to achieve standardized practices and processes related to Advance Care Planning, LOS management, readmission prevention, use of predictive readmission tool and application of appropriate interventions, denial prevention related to medical necessity through proactive progression of care and addressing barriers to (including tracking of avoidable days or delays), daily team rounding, care transitions, patient satisfaction related to care transitions. Monitors success through qualitative and quantitative data and takes appropriate action to mitigate barrier and improve outcomes.

• Advocates and educates regarding right care, right time at the right place. Provides education to care management staff, physicians and nursing, other care teams members regarding effective progression of care, LOC, and safe and timely transition management. Supports national standards for care management scope of service: Education, Care Coordination, Compliance, Transition Management and Resource Utilization.

• Utilizes systems within the Care Management Department to support an effective and proactive care management process across the continuum, working closely with and aligns with population health and community health efforts supporting a patient-centered care management model that spans the continuum. Collaborates with ambulatory and post-acute providers and staff to ensure seamless transitions of care.

• Partners with physician leader to optimize the Utilization Management Committee, providing actionable data related to utilization opportunities identified through qualitative data and quantitative data analytic platforms such as Quality Advisor and other facility or system resources.

• Directs daily operations to achieve effective utilization of personnel resources consistent with patient and ministry needs. Assist in development of annual departmental goals and objectives, aligns with system Care Management goals and objectives. Assists in development of strategic departmental plans and initiatives. Fosters integration and strong collaborative partnerships with nursing, quality, hospitalist, physician advisor, other physician leadership in supporting and engaging in clinical integration activities in order to optimize high quality, cost efficient care.

• Participates in the development and management of the annual budget. Identifies and achieves cost reductions. Works in concert with organization colleagues to achieve standardization of operations. Understands the financial impact of contracts and changing payment models from fee-for-service to value-based care. Works collaboratively with staff and other key stakeholders to reduce cost

• Models professional conduct with Care Management leadership, staff, and all customers. Takes initiative to educate self and staff on the changing healthcare landscape including fee-for-service to value-based models, care model innovations, research and leading evidenced based practices. Promotes and models service excellence behaviors and educates others in service excellence principles. Exhibits flexibility and enthusiasm in style and can adjust to constantly changing economic, technical and strategic shifts. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and accreditation requirements impacting care management service.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (preferred)

Social Work licensure (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing or Social Work (required)

Masters, Nursing, Social Work, or Healthcare Administration (preferred)

Work Experience

3 years of recent acute hospital care management experience (required)

Training

None

Language

None

Patient Population

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.​

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X

Stoop, Kneel X

Crawling X

Climbing X

Balance X

Bending X

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting X

Walking X

Standing X

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

Physical Requirements

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity – far

Acuity – near

Hazards

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust/fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com