Case Manager

Qualifications: 5 years experience in Long-term Care Management and Licensed Registered Nurse As a Corporate Case Manager in a Grace Management Services facility you must be able to perform the following essential functions as demonstrated by the ability to:

Essential Job Functions:
Serve as a liaison between hospitals and nursing home facilities by dealing directly with Social Services, Discharge Planners, and Case Managers.
Prompt response to referrals/inquiries and performs diligent follow up.
Must be able to evaluate potential residents needs on an individual basis to determine what level of care is needed.
Verify insurance information on potential residents, and complete any pre-certifications (related to patient care) that potential residents may need upon admission.
Work with Admissions, Social Services and Nursing departments at skilled nursing facilities to ensure smooth transitions for our residents from hospital care to long term care facilities.
Documents information correctly and utilizes technology to improve efficiency.
Promotes a positive image of Sprenger Health Care Systems at all times.
Seek out opportunities for business and census development with physicians/hospitals.
Informs Director of Business Development of changes in the marketplace, hospital systems and any challenges faced during the conversion of referral to admission.
Schedule CEU events in partnership with area hospitals and follow-up with Regional Marketing Director to coordinate event.
Research opportunities to partner with hospital organizations for staff training.
Possess awareness of cost saving opportunities during assessment process.
Promote all services Sprenger Health Care Systems offers.
Must be able to speak in public and in front of large groups.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Word and Excel.
Good time management skills.
Works well in a team environment.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Perform other related duties as directed assigned.
Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at anytime.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may be required to:
Sit or stand for extended periods of time
Reach above shoulder heights, below waist or lift as required to complete the job responsibilities
Proper lifting techniques, ability to read computer screens and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions are required
Must be able to lift 20 pounds. Raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This requirement occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Must be able to balance, climb, crouch, grasp, kneel, pull, push, reach, stand and stoop adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to hear, smell, feel and speak adequately to perform the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be able to work inside and outside with exposure to outdoor weather conditions.