SNF Case Manager (Personal Services)
SNF Case Manager
BridgePoint+ Healthcare
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Skilled Nursing Case Manager Job Summary:
The Skilled Nursing Facility Case Manager is a healthcare professional who plays a crucial role in coordinating care and services for patients in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF). Their primary responsibility is to ensure the smooth and efficient delivery of care to meet the needs of patients and promote their overall well-being.
1. Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' medical, social, and psychological needs upon admission to the skilled nursing facility. Gather information from patients, their families, and other healthcare providers to develop an individualized care plan.
2. Care Planning and Coordination: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and social workers, to develop and implement a comprehensive care plan for each patient. Ensure that the care plan aligns with the patient's goals, preferences, and medical needs.
3. Resource Management: Identify and coordinate appropriate resources and services to meet the patients' needs, including medical equipment, therapies, home health services, and community resources. Work closely with insurance providers and discharge planners to facilitate timely and appropriate transitions of care.
4. Patient Advocacy: Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring their rights are respected, and their needs are met. Address any concerns or grievances that may arise during the patient's stay in the skilled nursing facility.
5. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting assessments, care plans, interventions, and progress. Generate reports as required by regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and facility administration.
6. Communication and Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication among healthcare team members, patients, and their families to ensure continuity of care. Coordinate care conferences and meetings to discuss patient progress, goals, and discharge plans.
7. Discharge Planning: Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop a safe and appropriate discharge plan for each patient. Coordinate post-discharge services, including home health care, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapies, to support patients' transition back to the community.
8. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives within the skilled nursing facility, such as implementing evidence-based practices, monitoring patient outcomes, and identifying areas for improvement in care delivery.
9. Education and Support: Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding their conditions, treatment plans, and available resources. Promote self-management and empower patients to actively participate in their care.
10. Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations, including Medicare and Medicaid guidelines. Stay updated on industry changes and best practices related to case management in skilled nursing facilities.
Education: Associate's Degree preferred. HSD/GED preferred.
Licenses/Certification: None required.
Experience: Health care experience in admissions, business office or a clinical area preferred. Knowledge of discharge planning regulatory standards, compliance requirements and policies and procedures. Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input etc.)
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About BridgePoint
BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient. BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings. We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities. Our locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill), and one in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus).
