Job Posting Case Manager/Social Worker (Hospital/Long Term Care) SUMMARY The Case Manager provides oversight and intervention through assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of services required to respond to individual resident/patient needs. The Case Manager is a hybrid position coordinating plans of care at both Webster County Community Hospital and Heritage of Webster County. This position complies with department and organization-wide policies, critical access hospital (CAH) and long-term care (LTC) facility requirements, safety, and infection control, and all Federal and State of Nebraska regulations related to the performance of Webster County Community Hospital and Heritage of Webster County operations and requirements of the compliance program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for utilization review, discharge planning and care coordination with the resident/patient, resident/patient’s family, provider and health care team. Coordinates activities that promote quality outcomes and resident/patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization. Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of residents/patients and their families along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the resident/patient and family. Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Supports mission, vision, values, ethics, and goals of Webster County Community Hospital/Heritage of Webster County. Pledges sincere commitment to quality care and a quest for excellence. Maintains confidentiality for the people we serve and to fellow employees by following HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules at all times. Possesses ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates professionalism, dependability, and organization. Adheres to the team approach and works well with fellow employees. Maintains accountability and responsibility for job performance and seeks ways to improve. Demonstrates punctuality and efficient use of time. Expresses excellent judgment, discretion and decision-making abilities. Shows respect, politeness, consideration, and sympathy to residents, visitors, and fellow employees. Demonstrates good public relations by expressing to the public and fellow employees the desire for continuous quality improvement. Maintains a professional appearance of self and work area. Attends interdepartmental meetings and other meetings as position requires. Attends educational events that are required or would be beneficial to the wellbeing of the department and/or nursing home. Performs other duties as assigned. Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to resident and injury to self. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Case management experience required. Social work degree preferred. Strong knowledge of state and federal regulations governing critical access hospitals/nursing homes. Commitment to providing compassionate and resident-centered care. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION Certification in Case Management required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Additional Information Position Type : Full Time Shift : Day Contact Information Adrielle Griffin - Community Relations/HR Director Community Relations/Human Resources 621 N. Franklin St. Red Cloud, NE 68970 Email: agriffin@websterhospital.org Phone: 402-746-5613 Fax: 402-746-5687

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