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At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations (https://www.virtua.org/locations) , we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program (https://www.virtua.org/about/eat-well) , telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

40

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Able to travel between sites within Camden, Gloucester and Burlington Counties.

*Geriatric experience preferred

• LGBTQIA+ preferred*Behavioral Heath experience preferred

Summary:Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of case management services through the appropriate utilization of resources.Application of appropriate medical necessity tools to maintain compliance and achieve cost effective and positive patient outcomes.Utilizes independent critical thinking and decision making to formulate coordination of care and address patient’s individual plan of care and transition needs.Position Responsibilities:Assessment• Conducts comprehensive assessments for assigned chronic disease high risk patients using a standardized tool• Develops a patient centered individualized plan of care including treatment goals and addresses patient’s clinical, preventative screening, psychosocial and educational needs.Care Coordination• Coordinates appropriate care through clinical assessment and patient advocacy.• Communicates and educates patient, family and healthcare team on the plan of care and transition options ensuring patient freedom of choice.• Makes appropriate referrals within the scope of available benefits to facilitate a patient centered individualized plan of care.• Facilitates appropriate services needed to meet needs of patient such as DME, HC, Meals on Wheels, transportation etc.Quality• Understands quality metrics and preventative screening associated with chronic disease management.Communication• Communicates effectively with physicians and care team the patient centered individual plan of care and assessment needs.• Coaches the patient/care giver to meet patient centered individual plan of care goals.Documentation• Appropriate and complete documentation of assessments, patient centered individualized plan of care including treatment goals and patient/care giver education in patient record.• Documents updates in treatment goals and preventative interventions in patient record.Compliance• Understands and applies applicable federal and state regulatory requirements• Participates in organizational improvement activities, including patient satisfaction teams, six sigma teams, departmental/divisional teams, and community events.Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution.Preferred: 3 years clinical nursing (RN) experience and 1 year acute care UR/CM/QM experience or 3 years experience as Clinical Social Worker in acute care.Competent computer and technology experience.Basic understanding of Medicare, Medicaid and managed care.Required Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Graduate of an approved School of Social Work with a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.Training/Certifications/Licensure:Licensure and/or certification from the State of New Jersey as a Social Worker or Registered Nurse.