Flexible Work, Better Balance
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Provides hospital case management/utilization review and discharge planning collaboratively determining level of care needs beyond acute care, providing decision support to patients/families and physicians, managing patient and family expectations, and ensuring a smooth transition to the next level of care and services. Coordinates the integration of social services into patient care as appropriate. Coordinates the hospital activities concerned with case management/utilization review and discharge planning. Adheres to departmental goals, objectives, standards of practice, and policies and procedures. Ensures quality patient care and adheres to regulatory compliance. Provides concurrent assistance and support to physicians and other clinical members of the health care team in coordinating the delivery of s...