Case Manager

The Case Manager interfaces directly with all members of the multidisciplinary care team, the patient and family/significant others.  In addition, the Case Manager interacts with referral sites and community providers at both ends of the continuum of care.   He/she analyzes care needs of patients and monitors progress toward desired outcome goals and tracks and analyzes clinical and financial data to support clinical decision-making.  Interface occurs with Clinical Information Analysis, Performance Improvement/Quality, and Risk Management Departments, as patient care and facility systems issues are identified.  Because of the extensive interface of the Case Manager with the patient and family, he/she must exhibit a thorough knowledge of the principles of growth and developmental needs over the life span of the neonate through geriatric populations.

Current KY RN licensure and CPR required; BSN and minimum of three years in utilization, quality, or case management preferred.  Knowledge of acute care regulatory/accreditation requirements, discharge planning experience preferred.  Data analysis and interpretation skills.  Strong organizational and prioritization skills needed.  Highly developed problem solving and deductive reasoning skills.  Dependable, self-directed and pleasant.  Adaptable and flexible to meet patient/family and department/facility needs.  Proven supervisory, leadership, and organizational skills are required.  Must obtain and/or maintain current CPR, ACLS, PALS instructor certification.