RN QRM Acute Transitional Case Manager

About the role

The Acute Transitional Case Manager (TCM) is responsible for coordinating care for identified members with complex medical conditions in collaboration with hospital physicians, QRM staff (IPCC, CM, SW, PTSP), practitioners, medical office staff and other providers. The goal is to support and facilitate a smooth transition from the acute care setting or skilled nursing facility to alternative levels of care or home.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all transitional case management activities outlined above.
• Conducts timely reviews and refers Transitional Case Management Program or Complex Case Management within designated timeframe per policy and procedure and evaluates priority for continuity of care case management based on established guidelines.
• Performs a thorough and objective telephonic assessment of the member including physical, psychosocial, environmental, financial, and health status expectation through the use of hospital records, contact with the member/family or significant others.
• Develops an individual, mutually established plan of care based on the assessment and utilizing motivational techniques, in conjunction with the KP Hospitalists and other practitioners that identifies specific interventions, objectives and goals with anticipated targeted dates for accomplishment.
• Attends patient care conferences (rounds) as scheduled with QRM physicians, and Telephonic IPCC work together to discuss clinical course, discharge planning and provide feedback on planned interventions, or barriers to care for member self-management to avoid delays and promote smooth transition.
• Proactively, implements the plan of care and specific interventions that will lead to the accomplishment of goals as defined. This may entail implementation prior to member discharge.
• Captures and documents all case management interactions and interventions according to departmental guidelines.
• Coordinates and communicates plan of care to the Primary and/or Specialist Care providers, including follow-up appointment.
• Makes referral to other KP programs for continued care support.
• Continuously coordinates, monitors, tracks and evaluates all care and services rendered to ensure that quality care is being delivered and in the most appropriate setting.
• Re-assesses and reinforces members self-management skills, including symptom and medication management.
• Acts as a resource to facility Case Managers and discharge planners.
• Provides case management updates to practitioners and health care teams.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide referral information and regarding community resource referrals.
• Arranges, coordinates and facilitates appointments for the member as necessary.
• Buils effective working relationships with practitioners and other departments within the health plan.
• Works in conjunction with disease specific population based care department as appropriate.
• Consults with Chief of QRM for potential non-approvals, benefit exceptions and other issues as appropriate.
• Assists in the development of guidelines and protocols.
• Investigates, identifies and reports problems and inefficiencies in existing systems, and recommends changes when appropriate to the Supervisor.
• Under the guidance of the Supervisor and in consultation with other QRM staff, participates in the coordination, planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of all QRM policies and procedures.
• Maintains awareness of utilization trends concerning inpatient and outpatient care in the market area, keeping appropriate management informed.
• Refers cases identified as risk management, peer review or quality issues to Quality and Risk Management.
• Provides documentation regarding any pertinent patient information or arrangements for inclusion in the members medical record.
• Works cross-functionally with other departments in striving to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Participates in call rotation to support after hours and weekend referrals for quality resource management services.
• Acts as a team coach for respective areas of responsibility regarding enhanced customer service, quality of work performed and productivity of staff.

Requirements

• Minimum three (3) years acute hospital discharge planning or prior experience in case management as an RN.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Registered Professional Nurse License (Georgia) OR Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Georgia) OR Licensed Master Social Worker (Georgia)
• Complex Case Management experience.
• Experience acute patient populations including Medicare members.
• Functional knowledge of computers.
• Must be able to travel within the Atlanta metro area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.

Skills

• Knowledgeable and compliant with regional personnel policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable and compliant with QRM departmental and unit specific policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable and compliant with Principles of Responsibility.
• Develops and maintains an awareness of how to report compliance issues and concerns. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanentes Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanentes policies and procedures.

Benefits

Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive.

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