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Acts a liasion working with patient/family and physician to determine next level of care and manage LOSCoordinates transitions to appropriate levels of care (ie acute to subacute, swing bed to home, acute to home etc) collaborating with physicians, consultants, internal and external referrals to facilitate appropriate level of care to meet patient goals and outcomes. Qualifications Certifications: National Nursing Certification within 3 years - Varies; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing, Work Experience: Nursing RN>2yrs Case management Preferred .

Overview
(Monday through Friday on site at Eureka, 2 to 3 afternoons on site at BroMenn pending census and need. )
( Nursing RN>2yrs Case management Preferred)
Assures appropriate admission decisions are made and facilitates the coordination of the patients' care in collaboration with interdisciplinary team to assure optimal patient care outcomes on a 24 hour basis. Accountable for the proactive coordination and timely transition of assigned patients to the most appropriate level of care along the continuum. Screens all referrals for Eureka Swing bed for admission and performs Preauthorization and Concurrent UM for Carle Eureka swing bed patients. Is responsible for being a liaison between the hospital and external payers to ensure reimbursement for acute rehab and Eureka swing bed admissions. Responsible for the oversight, coordination, and management of the functional and financial outcomes during acute illness requiring hospitalization for patients of Carle Health. Ensures patients receive proactive initial assessment of needs, ongoing evaluations, and initiation of discharge planning while facilitating a safe and timely transition from the acute care/hospital setting to an appropriate level of care outside the hospital. Additionally, responsible for conducting interdisciplinary rounds and discharge planning for Eureka Swing Bed patients. Utilizes the five components of case management: assessment, coordination, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. Qualifications
Certifications: National Nursing Certification within 3 years - Varies; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Nursing, Work Experience: Nursing RN>2yrs Case management Preferred Responsibilities
Collaborates with charge nurse daily to review all available beds, pending discharges, and isolation rooms to accurately coordinate admissions to the unit and ensure medical needs and safety issues are addressed.Communicates with patients and their families regarding eligibility for admission.Receives and tracks referral information, monitoring efficient accomplishments of referral process and overseeing distribution of referrals to physician. For referrals from outside Carle BroMenn Medical Center, obtains and reviews all necessary clinical and financial information, performs onsite clinical assessments if necessary to determine appropriate level of care, discusses assessment information and patient eligibility with physician.Obtains patient financial and insurance information as necessary and obtains approval from payors for admission as needed. Completes pre-certification/certification process if required. Obtains Medicare consents upon admission and discharge.Assist with appeal process and review denial letters.Completes concurrent reviews for all Swing bed patients to ensure reimbursement for patient stay. Documents communication with payers in appropriate EMR location and within UM platform.Monitors key admission information as directed, including but not limited to, a referral log to track: referral trends, perception of referral sources of the rehab program and services, changes in referral patterns, changes within the identified market, internal and external challenges to the program and areas for improvement.Maintains a current knowledge of all Medicare, state and local regulations and guidelines concerning inpatient rehabilitation. Monitors utilization and keeps clinical team apprised of length of stay relative to the patient’s CMG.Assists in identifying appropriate admission diagnoses and co-morbidities of the potential patients. Completes the preadmission information and ensures the physician receives necessary medical information for review and discussion of eligibility for swing bed admission. Assists in the identification and generation of management reports including clinical and financial performance outcomes.Maintains unit and hospital-based competencies.Participates in marketing, communication, strategic planning and policy development with other team members and the director.Acts a liasion working with patient/family and physician to determine next level of care and manage LOSCoordinates transitions to appropriate levels of care (ie acute to subacute, swing bed to home, acute to home etc) collaborating with physicians, consultants, internal and external referrals to facilitate appropriate level of care to meet patient goals and outcomes. Documents plan of care and utilizaiton issues in appropriate locations on all assigned patients.Acts a liaison working with patient/family and physician to determine next level of care and manage LOS to ensure progression towards desired patient outcomes while manageing risk for readmission and length of stay.Proactively investigates coverage for post hospital needs and presents options to the patient/family and provider. Provides oversight of the acute setting plan of care to ensure coordination and completion of services to meet post hospitalization needs.Works to ensure unit meets national and regional benchmarks and CMS requirements Works as liaison to ensure authorization and concurrent review standards are met Provides oversight to the referral and admission process for Eureka Swing bed program. Performs case management activities of assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation for Eureka Swing and Acute care patients. Interacts with patients, caregivers, and families to assess plan of care, arrange services, monitor and provide support and education. As well as facilitating referrals to assist in discharge planning activies.
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: . Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $34.01per hour - $58.5per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

Carle Health

Admissions Coordinator RN/UM

Acute Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Benchmarking

Case Management

Clinical Assessment

Clinical Information

Clinical Validation

Compensation and Benefits

Content Management Systems (CMS)

Discharge Plans

Distribution Management

Documentation Plan

Electronic Medical Records

Financial Regulations

Healthcare Providers

Homeland Security

Hospital

Identify Issues

Insurance

Java Swing

Marketing Communications Strategy

Medical Records

Medicare

Medicine

Needs Assessment

Nursing

Nursing Credentials

Organizational Skills

Patient Assessment

Patient Care

Patient Care Authorizations

Patient Care Denials

Policy Development

Problem Solving Skills

Quality of Care

Registered Nurse (RN)

Reimbursement

Risk Management

Social Security Administration

State Laws and Regulations

Strategic Planning

Time Management

Treatment Plan

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The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership, Insurance and Financial AssistanceCollaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals.

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<div></div><div>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:Provides psychosocial services to patients treated by the facility including in-center and home dialysis patients (if applicable) utilizing Social Work Theory of Human Behavior and accepted methods of social work practice. Works with the health care team to promote positive adjustment, rehabilitation and improved quality of life for our patients. In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, informs, educates and supports staff in understanding the emotional, psychological and behavioral impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on the patient and family to ensure comprehensive quality care of our patients. Supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Indicators and Outcomes and Quality Assessment and Improvement (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and quality of life and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Goals.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:<ul><li>Patient Assessment / Care Planning / Counseling<ul><li>As a member of the interdisciplinary team, assesses patients' psychosocial status, strengths and areas of need that may affect rehabilitation and optimal treatment outcomes as part of the comprehensive patient assessment. </li><li>Participates in care planning in collaboration with the patient and healthcare team to identify effective interventions that will help the patient meet rehabilitation, treatment goals, and improve quality of life.</li><li>Utilizes FKC patient education programs, established social work theory and methods, social work focused interventions, and quality of life measurement instruments as part of assessment and care planning to address barriers and meet patient treatment goals.</li><li>Provides monitoring and interventions for the patient to adjust to dialysis and achieve optimal psychosocial status and quality of life.</li><li>Provides supportive counseling services to patients as permitted within the scope of their clinical training and state license.</li><li>Provides educational and goal directed counseling to patients who are seeking transplant.</li><li>Provides information and assists the team and patient with referral to community resources (home health services, vocational rehabilitation, etc.) to facilitate optimal treatment outcomes.</li><li>Maintains current knowledge regarding local vocational/educational rehabilitation programs and assist patients with referral and access to vocational rehabilitation to enable them to remain employed, become employed or receive education. </li><li>Assesses patient awareness of advance directives; assists with accessing advance directive forms/information and facilitates discussion of advance directive wishes, if necessary, with the healthcare team and the patient's family/support persons.</li><li>In collaboration with the physician and nurse, participates in the discussion of patient DNR status in the facility to ensure patient and/or family understand and make an informed decision about their care.</li><li>Knowledgeable of and adheres to FMCNA Social Work Policy and Measuring Patient Physical and Mental Function Policy, including documentation.</li><li>Documents based on MSW interaction and interventions provided to patient and/or family. </li></ul></li><li>Quality<ul><li>Provides psychosocial support and/or Social Work Focused Interventions to address non-adherence, quality outcome, and quality of life concerns for all patients based on acuity level.</li><li>Participates in monthly Quality review meetings with the interdisciplinary team. Reports on quality indicators related to adherence, such as Missed and Shortened Treatments, Quality of Life Trends, and Service Recovery. </li></ul></li><li>Patient Education<ul><li>Assesses patient knowledge of kidney disease for barriers that may affect adherence to treatment. Works with patient, family and health care team to provide education tailored to the patient’s learning style, communication barriers, and needs.</li><li>With other members of the interdisciplinary team, provides appropriate information about all treatment modalities.</li><li>Facilitates the transplant referral process and collaborates with interdisciplinary team on transplant waitlist management.</li><li>Provides ongoing education to patient/family regarding psychosocial issues related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) and all support services that are available. </li><li>Reviews patient rights and responsibilities, grievance information (company and network) and other facilities policies with patient and/or the patients’ representative to ensure patients’ understanding of the rights and expectations of them.</li><li>Collaborates with the team on appropriate QAI activities.</li></ul></li><li>Patient Admission and Continuity of Care<ul><li>Reviews Patient Rights and Responsibilities, Grievance Procedure & Important Numbers Handout, FKC Non-discrimination policy, DNR Statement (if applicable) and address any immediate needs/concerns.</li><li>Understands the referral and admission process and supports the clinic in regard to the patient needs for scheduling to maximize adherence and adjustment.</li><li>The Social Worker will interview the patient to identify root causes or concerns for the discharge request, (i.e. transfer to hospice, relocation, dissatisfaction with services or staff) and share causes/concerns with operational leadership,</li></ul></li><li>Insurance and Financial Assistance<ul><li>Collaborates and functions as a liaison for patient with Insurance Coordinators to address issues related to insurance. </li><li>In collaboration with Insurance Coordinators, provides information and education to patients about payment to dialysis (federal, state, commercial insurance, state renal programs, AKF HIPP, and entitlement programs).</li><li>Collaborates with the Insurance Coordinator of any changes to patient state that impacts insurance i.e. transplantation, discharged, loss of coverage, or extended travel.</li><li>Refers patients to patient billing solutions (PBS) department for questions/concerns in regard to treatment related bills</li></ul></li><li>Staff Related<ul><li>Assists with interview process and decision to hire new personnel if requested by SW Manager/Senior Manager. </li><li>Works with the administrative support staff to maintain updated patient resource lists (e.g. maintain updated list of transportation resources). </li><li>Provides training to staff pertaining to psychosocial topics as needed. </li><li>Contributes and participates with weekly team huddles. Discusses any urgent patient issues with staff. </li></ul></li><li>Adheres to work defined caseload guidelines based on state regulatory requirements.</li><li>Performs other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:<ul><li>The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>Travel required (if multiple facilities)</li></ul>SUPERVISION:<ul><li>None</li></ul>EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:<ul><li>Masters in Social Work</li><li>Must have state required license</li></ul>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:          <ul><li>2 – 5 years’ related experience</li></ul><div></div>"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.Annual Rate: $56000 - $94000Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below.  Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance."  Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</div>EOE, disability/veterans

Fresenius Medical Care North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA, located in Bad Homburg, Germany. Through our dialysis services entity, Fresenius Medical Services, we operate more than 2,100 outpatient dialysis clinics in the U.S. Our Renal Therapies Group is responsible for the manufacture and distribution of a variety of dialysis products and equipment, including dialysis machines, dialyzers and other dialysis-related supplies. 

Fresenius Medical Care

Master Social Worker - MSW

Administrative Skills

Chronic Renal Disease

Clinical Support

Customer Support/Service

Dialysis

Documentation

End-Stage Renal Failure

Federal Laws and Regulations

Healthcare

Home Care

Hospice Care

Kidney Disease

Leadership

Medical Billing

Medical Treatment

Patient Admissions

Patient Education

Patient Rights

Physical Demands

Process Improvement

Psychology

Psychosocial Services

Quality Metrics

Quality of Life

Regulatory Requirements

Root Cause Analysis

Social Work

Staff Training

Team Player

Training/Teaching

Willing to Travel

Workplace Issues

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Performs screening for appropriateness of referrals and makes independent decisions on acceptance of referrals; taking into consideration the patient’s physical condition, safety concerns, payer source requirements, geographical services area, physician’s certification of home care needs. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities.

Overview:
Assists patients and their representatives in understanding the skilled Home Health services available to eligible patients and setting up the evaluation for service visits. Will collect, evaluate and submit information into the electronic medical record to facilitate the smooth and timely transition of services from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line. Will arrange with all needed disciplines in starting Home Health services.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Coordinates the transfer of care from the inpatient service line to the Home Health service line.</li><li>Develops and maintain key referral sources at hospital campuses to their fullest potential.</li><li>Promotes home health services to hospital discharge sources on a daily basis.</li><li>Meets with patients and their representatives to explain Home Health services.</li><li>Attends and participates in hospital case management meetings and rounds.</li></ul><ul><li>Efficiently completes the gathering of intake information entries into the electronic medical Home Health record.</li><li>Ensures collection and submission of accurate patient information to facilitate smooth timely transfer of care.</li><li>Performs screening for appropriateness of referrals and makes independent decisions on acceptance of referrals; taking into consideration the patient’s physical condition, safety concerns, payer source requirements, geographical services area, physician’s certification of home care needs</li><li>Educates patients and/or patient representatives on the services and requirements needed for admission to home care.</li><li>Gives professional presentations</li><li>Informs members of the health care team about admissions and transitions patients onto services.</li><li>Provide formal and informal education to key sources as required.</li><li>Coordinates care and discharge planning with hospital staff to maximize facility efficiency for discharges.</li><li>Attends and participates in Home Health weekly case conferences & monthly POD meetings.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: College Diploma Nursing  , Work Experience:1yr of nursing experience

Carle Health Company Overview:
Find it here.Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois.  We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.   We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Salary Range:
The compensation range for this position is $33.62per hour - $57.83per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

 

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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