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City/State: Nyack, New York Department: Care Management Work Shift: Day Work Days: MON-FRI Scheduled Hours: 9:30 AM-6 PM Scheduled Daily Hours: 8 HOURS Hours Per Pay Period: 40 Pay Rate/Range: $135,000 - $140,000 Responsible for supporting and coordinating hospital-wide Care Management Program to ensure the delivery of high quality, cost effective care through collaborative relations with physicians, care managers, patients/family, insurance carriers and other member of the health care team. Directs appropriate length of stay decisions based on knowledge of State, Federal and Third Party regulations to decrease LOS, perform transitions of care and initiate timely discharges. In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities, the Supervisor, Care Management will work in conjunction with the Director of Care Management on a variety of critical tasks including the management of one or more focused clinical initiatives. B. Essential Job Qualification Education: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing or college. BSN Required. MSN or MPA Preferred. Experience: 2-3 years’ experience in hospital utilization review and or managed care. 5 years’ experience in an acute care setting or equivalent experience. 1-3 of management experience preferred. Strong problem solving skills required. Training/Certification: Case Management certification preferred. Licensure: Current New York state RN license required. Other: Knowledge of DOH, JCAHO and Peer Review Organization requirements. Knowledge of PC based systems to assist in data analysis. Ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with medical and administrative staff in a positive, assertive, and professional manner. Self-motivated, self-directed, well organized with excellent interpersonal skills required. Demonstrated competency knowledge and ability to effectively care for the adult geriatric patient population. C. Job Specific Contacts General Contacts: Frequent communication with management, medical staff, department heads, home care, finance, support staff and board members. Contact with outside review organizations, insurance companies, nursing homes, assisted living/adult homes, rehabilitation facilities and regulatory agencies. D. Environment and Demands Environmental Demands: Normal office environment Essential Physical and Cognitive Demands, Manual Dexterity: Manual dexterity for computer work, concentration for report preparation, analysis of QI issues and customer sensitivity in dealing with complaints. Part I: Hospital-Wide Standards A. Organizational Demonstrates adherence to Montefiore Nyack Hospital “We Care” standards including: WORKING TOGETHER “I will commit to work together in a courteous, respectful manner. I will demonstrate a positive spirit of service with all employees with whom I interact.” Place team success above individual recognition. Be receptive to new ideas and approaches within my workplace. Offer assistance generously without hesitation. EMPOWERMENT “I will be accountable, responsible, and self-directed in all aspects of my work at all times.” See projects through to ensure completion. Problem solve with patients, family members, and other employees. Follow up to ensure a resolution. COMMUNICATION “I will demonstrate positive communication in a clear, courteous and appropriate manner at all times.” #J-18808-Ljbffr

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