Description
Responsible for Case Management / discharge planning of patients either from the hospital to their home or another medical facility. The EMR (electronic medical records) system they use is EPIC however it is not mandatory that they have used EPIC before. They will spend the majority of their time supporting a specific unit however could be asked to help out in others if needed. *** THIS role will involve creating and implementing the patients discharge plan from their computer in an office. Case load is typically 1:25 ratio but is still being determined as they are still short in the department. Accuracy is very important though so they wont give individuals more then they can handle. Responsible for the collaborative practice of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s and family’s comprehensive health care needs though communication and available resources to promote patient safety, quality of care and cost effective outcomesOverview:1. Conducts a comprehensive assessment of patient and family/caregiver’s biomedical, psychological, social and functional needs to gage the potential impact on recovery.2. Develops personalized patient-centered care plans aimed at optimizing the patient’s care experience.3. Engages patients and their families as part of the care team through advocacy, ongoing communication, health education, identification of resources and service facilitation.4. Utilizes professional judgment, critical thinking, motivational interviewing and self-management techniques to assist patients in overcoming barriers to goal achievement.5. Provides counseling and interventions related to treatment decisions and end of life issues including Advanced Care Planning.6. Provides coordination as necessary to ensure patients seamlessly and safely transition between care settings.7. Advocates for appropriate delivery of services within the patient’s health plan benefit structure.8. Collaborates with appropriate members of the patient’s treatment/care team to co-manage patients with complex medical and social needs. Facilitates interdependent collaborate care conferences.9. Continually evaluates the patient’s response to the care/treatment plan making modifications when necessary.10. Plans and participates in process improvement activities designed to reduce risk, inclusive of data collection, analysis and follow-up intervention activities.11. Facilitates interventions in cases involving child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, elder abuse, institutional abuse and sexual assault.M-F, 8:30am - 5:pm rotating every 3rd-6th weekend but this will be scheduled ahead of time and they will get time off during the week if they work a weekend.These are 13 week assignments with 13 week extensions so long as performance metrics are being hit. Opportunity for direct hire and long term consultants both strong possibilities.Looking for 3 RN's and 3 LMSW's to start
Skills
rn, registered nurse, case manager, cardio, Neuro, Neuro ICU, ICU, discharge planning, care coordinator, epic, all scripts, eason, LMSW
Top Skills Details
rn, registered nurse, case manager, cardio, Neuro, Neuro ICU, ICU, discharge planning, care coordinator, epic, all scripts, eason,LMSW
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must Have:Registered Nurse (RN) or a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW) with a valid, unrestricted State of Michigan license.Bachelors or Associates DegreeAt least three years of Inpatient Clinical Case Management experience and Discharge planning experience in an acute care settingBLSEIPC EMR Experience Disqualifiers:They do not have 3+ years of recent acute clinical care experience and discharge experienceThey have worked at Henry Ford in the past yearThey are in the BestChoice ProgramNo recent Acute Care, Case Management experience Best Vs Average - Someone with extensive discharge planning experience within multiple units of the hospitalPerformance Metrics - Determined after training based off of what they can handle, will be ramped into a 1:25 ratioFirst Day/Week: Nursing orientation and shadowing of an experienced Case Manager
Experience Level
Expert Level
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $48.00 - $53.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2026.
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