Case Manager Ii (Per Diem)

Job Details

Job Ref:R0061741 Category:Case Management Employment Type:Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Health Care Partner:The University of Vermont Medical Center Location:111 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT Department:Mental Health and ED/ICU CARE Job Type:Regular Primary Shift:Variable Hours:TBD Weekend Needs:Other Pay Rate: $34.39 - $51.58 per hour

JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinates the care and services of selected patient populations across the continuum of illness; promotes effective utilization and monitoring of health care resources; and assumes a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient-centered, clinical and resource outcomes. Proactively identifies and intervenes to address barriers to treatment, health outcomes and discharge planning including biopsychosocial and other high risk factors. Serves as an important link between the patient, the healthcare team, the payer and the community.

EDUCATION

The position requires a level of education or the level of knowledge usually acquired to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of VT, with Bachelor's of Science in nursing preferred or related collegiate courses, or a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work.

EXPERIENCE

RN: Minimum of (3) years of clinical experience in a related field.SW: Minimum of (3) years experience in a clinical setting, including (2) years in a medical setting, preferably a hospital.Both RN & SW: (2) years case management experience or a similar role preferred.