Job Description & Requirements
Case Management Nurse - Case Manager
Tha Kaiser Georgia team is looking for an excellent Case manager. They will need to be able to do the following:
Ensures an effective transition of behavioral health patients from the inpatient setting to the next level of care. Provides this via a face to face assessment of identified patients and development of a collaborative care plan for discharge and follow up. Identifies barriers for effective continuity of care while working collaboratively with other BH and medical personnel to resolve those barriers. For At Risk members will monitor discharge plan and follow up care to prevent readmission and ensure ongoing quality of care. Refers patient to internal or external services as indicated by the discharge plan and monitors follow up of referrals. Communicates issues and/or needed improvements on a timely basis to Chief of Behavioral Health to improve quality of care for the patient and/or all members. Overall program goals for this position are: 1) reduce readmissions, 2) improve quality of care metrics for all BH members and 3) enhance member satisfaction.