Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinates and monitors all Care Management team activities, provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to Care Management staff members. Responsible for providing leadership and direction for Discharge Planning and Transitions of Care, within the acute hospital. Monitors for quality indicators to assure appropriate social and transitional services are provided to patients and families. Develops and maintains relationships with physicians, nursing supervisors, payers, community resources/ agencies to provide the needs services for indigent, uninsured, and underinsured populations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Associates Degree from accredited school of Nursing or Masters in Social Work and current Social Work licensure in the State of Georgia.

Minimum Experience Required

Three (3) years of experience in care management, medical social work or transitional care management.

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and current license in state of GA

Additional Qualifications

Bachelors degree from accredited school of Nursing preferred.