Outcomes Manager, MSW, BSN, Per Diem Float

At Virtua Health we exist for one reason to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether thats wellness and prevention experienced specialists life-changing care or something in-between we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14000 colleagues including over 2850 skilled and compassionate doctors physician assistants and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies treatments and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report weve received multiple awards for quality safety and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals seven emergency departments seven urgent care centers and more than 280 other locations were committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program telehealth home health rehabilitation mobile screenings paramedic programs and convenient online scheduling. Were also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences and the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location:

Pennsauken - 6991 North Park Dr.

Remote Type:

On-Site

Employment Type:

Employee

Employment Classification:

Per Diem

Time Type:

Part time

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours:

0

Additional Locations:

Job Information:

Schedule:

• The position floats to all 5 locations: Virtua Camden Marlton Mt. Holly Voorhees & Willingboro hospitals.

• Initial commitment Three 8-hour days within 6 weeks (weekends not mandatory but can include weekends).

• Additional shifts can be 4-hour commitments after initial commitment.

Summary:

Responsible for partnering with the physician and multidisciplinary team in coordinating patient care with the underlying objective of enhancing quality and cost effective care.

Acts as a resource and patient advocate to facilitate a safe transition across the continuum.

Position Responsibilities:

Care Coordination

Completes appropriate assessments and plans effectively to meet patient needs monitors the length of stay and promotes efficient utilization of resources.

Acts as a clinical expert and maintains ongoing knowledge of clinical practice guidelines.

Engages the physician and builds seamless continuity of care and is the physicians single consistent resource.

Problem resolution patient/family communication.

Helps identify factors impeding patient progression resolves escalates and documents as appropriate.

Refers appropriate cases for Social Work intervention.

Documentation

Appropriate and complete documentation of individual plan of care in EMR and case management documentation system.

Metrics

Accountable to job specific goals objectives and dashboards which contribute to the success of the organization.

Participates in organizational improvement activities including patient satisfaction Six Sigma committee department and/or divisional teams and community activities.

Compliance

Understands and applies applicable federal and state requirement.

Identify and reports compliance issues as appropriate.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Required: Must be RN or Masters prepared Licensed Social Worker or BSW with a minimum of 5 years experience in case management.

Preferred: 3 years clinical nursing (RN) experience and 1 year UR/CM/QM experience or 3 years experience as Clinical Social Worker.

Basic understanding of Medicare Medicaid and managed care.

Discharge planning or home health background.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills problem solving critical thinking and conflict resolution.

Required Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or Graduate of an approved School of Social Work with a Bachelors or Masters Degree.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Licensure and/or certification from the State of New Jersey as a MSW or Registered Nurse.

Case Management Certification (requirement within one year of hire beginning April 1 2015)

Hourly Rate: $37.21 - $57.68 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicants experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including but not limited to: medical/prescription dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws short-term disability and optional long-term disability colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

For more benefits information click here.

Required Experience:

Manager