Lead Nurse Case Manager

Job Description

Lead Nurse Case Manager

Full-time / Day-Shift (Mon-Fri 8:30a-5p)

UM Charles Regional - La Plata, MD

General Summary

Under limited supervision, assists the manager of Case Management Services in overseeing the accuracy, completeness and consistency of the case management team, which includes but is not limited to: pre-admission, admission, concurrent and retrospective reviews of all patients; coordination of all systems and services required for an organized, interdisciplinary team approach to healthcare; assures quality, cost effective care and efficient utilization of resources and health services across the healthcare continuance. Patients served include neonate through adult-geriatric. Provides guidance in regards to policies and procedures related to patient flow, discharge process and care coordination. Provides input regarding human resource functions. Provides input into performance improvement strategies. Assists with staff orientation, mentoring and other operational issues. Assists in the daily activities of Case Management Services staff including making adjustments to staffing assignments as indicated.