Discharge Preventionist Case Manager

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine the TH Staff Associate, Discharge Preventionist Case Manager must have both hospital and transitional care experience. The Discharge Preventionist Case Manager identifies hospitalized patients who may be at a high risk for readmission. The RN following these patients must have good clinical and communication skills to address the needs of the patient and caregiver throughout their hospital stay.

Duties:  Qualified candidates will demonstrate superior patient care and possess outstanding communication skills while adhering to our high standard of excellence.

 
Duties of a Discharge Preventionist Case Manager may include the following but are not limited to:

• Identify high-risk patients and intervene with the support of the medical team to improve outcomes.
• Monitors and coordinates an interdisciplinary plan of care with the patient and their support team.
• Participate in process improvement work and quality initiatives to ensure efficient, high quality multidisciplinary care is provided to the patients.
• Documents the case management plan such as clinical needs, barriers, utilization of resources via assessments and/or progress notes.
• Help connect the patient with appropriate resources, facilities, and providers.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary patient care team and patients/families.
• Run reports and identify patients at a high risk for readmission.
• Advocating on the patient’s behalf to help ensure they receive appropriate care.
• Works to identify any social determinates of health issues, address them, document them, and look for available services.
• Help patients understand their medical conditions, treatment plans, and the importance of following medical recommendations.
• Follow patients telephonically post-discharge and assist with barriers to care.
• Prior experience with Care Management or Utilization Management.
• Understand levels of care including Inpatient, Observation, ED and Outpatient.
• Understand the importance of readmission prevention and LOS reduction.
• Knowledge of high-risk readmission criteria.
• Understand insurance coverage and authorization.
• Effectively work with interdisciplinary team regarding transition of care including Case Managers, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Medical staff, Nursing, Physical Therapist, etc.
• Active participation in rounds.
• Gather and document all necessary encounters with the patient and/or patients’ family.
• Track and trend data with analysis of information.
• Actively involved in performance improvement activities including program development and improvement, data collection and analysis.
• Adheres to all State and Federal requirements, RN license, JACHO, CMS and DOH regulations.
• Maintain high level customer service.
• All other duties assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Required:  

• Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years CM experience.
• NY RN License.
• Acute hospital experience.
• Transitional experience.
• Computer proficient in Electronic Medical Record applications.
• Demonstrate knowledge of discharge planning and length of stay.
• Courteous, professional, focus and good listening skills.
• Weekend flexibility.
• Good Customer Service.

Preferred:  

• Master’s degree.
• Bilingual.
• Certified in Case Management, UM, Quality, Risk or MCG.
• Experience with post-acute care coordination, including acute rehab/skilled nursing.
• Home Care experience.
• Telehealth experience.

Special Notes :   Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Posting Overview :  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). 

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

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• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: 

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. 

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

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Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as – $93,917 – $112,239 Base  

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

In addition, all UUP positions have an additional $3,087 for location,

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