<b>Find your calling at Mercy!</b> <p></p>The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assess, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge ensuring a safe transition post hospitalization. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards. The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight to maintain patient experience, safety, and quality of care utilizing performance metrics and adoption of best practices.<p></p> <b>Position Details:</b> <p></p> <b>Care Manager - PRN</b> <b>Mercy Hospital Jefferson</b> <b>Festus, MO 63028</b> <p></p> The Case Management department is comprised of nurse care managers and social workers. We touch the lives of patients in the emergency department and inpatient medical floors. Our main goal is to discharge patients to the next most appropriate level of care. We strive to provide individualized discharge plans formulated between the patient/family, multidisciplinary team, and community. Every day is different with a new challenge, so you will not become bored! <p></p><p><b>Required Education:</b><br />• Master's in Social Work, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility.<br /><b>Experience:</b><br />• 0-2 years' experience in acute care hospital setting</p><p><b>Licensure:</b><br />• Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW)<br /><b>Certifications:</b><br />• BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire<br />• Certification in Case Management, Preferred</p><p><b>Required Education:</b><br />• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, required<br />Experience:<br />• 2-3 years acute care hospital setting, preferred.<br />• Care Management or Utilization Management experience, preferred <br /><b>Licensure:</b><br />• Current License in the state of employment, required <br /><b>Certifications:</b><br />• BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire<br />• Certification in Case Management, Preferred</p><p></p> <b>Why Mercy?</b> <p></p><p>From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.</p><p></p><p>Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.</p><br><br>keyword(s): RN Care Management PRN as needed<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?W2DxsawsqoQS7bPZNfsptLlh6pUypN79f" width="0" height="0" />