*Please note this position does require some weekend coverage and acute clinical experience is preferred.
The Access Care Manager will:
Coordinate and manage the care throughout the patient's acute inpatient episode of illness; ensure continuity of services and appropriate utilization as well as management of resources.
Demonstrate leadership abilities by exhibiting a proactive approach to the care management process. The case management processes, and key elements involved include planning, facilitating, advocating, educating, monitoring,
evaluating and measuring the various outcomes for each identified patient population. Demonstrate a commitment to group goals and teamwork. Assumes responsibilities and accountability for own duties and performance.
Participate in the health system's quality improvement initiatives which includes facilitation and implementation of the disease management processes, performance improvement, quality and outcome management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
LPN or RN