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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:
RegularJob Highlights:
SSM is looking for an experienced nurse with Hospice/Liaison or Case Management experience that has a dynamic personality with a ton of energy and passion for Hospice and Home base care. Someone with resilience, but has a smile on their face all the times. Someone who knows all the challenges Home health and Hospice may have but sees a path forward to solving for them.
The selected individual will be responsible for;
• Meeting with patients/families in person to discuss continuum of care services.
• Meeting/communicating with referral sources (case management, social work, clinics, providers, SNF/ALF facilities etc).
• Care coordination between continuum of care departments, such as branch departments, business development etc.
• Eligibility/Chart Review to determine appropriateness for continuum of care services
The area this position typically covers is ;
DePaul, St. Joseph -Charles and St. Joseph
***Schedule is roughly 8-5 with on call rotation roughly every 10 - 12 weeks
***$10,000 Sign on bonus eligible for qualified candidates with a 24 month commitment! We also offer a full benefit package that starts on the first day of the month after you start!
Job Summary:
Creates an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by facilitating problem solving and decision making. Ensures accuracy and timeliness on all functions related to insurance prior authorization, plan benefits, and medical necessity documentation. Serves as a liaison between patients, physicians and all other participants of the health care team.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Creates a positive patient care experience by greeting, preparing, exiting and following up with patients for providers according to established competency guidelines, policies and procedures.Creates an atmosphere of teamwork by contributing to opportunities to improve employee and customer satisfaction, including self development, continuing education (personal and technical), and achieving department objectives and goals.Provides support, both expected and directed, and collaborates with physicians and multi-disciplinary care team(s) for best care/results. Ensures accuracy of data collection and reporting for quality Initiatives.Maintains accountability for maximizing revenue capture and growth while optimizing cost savings. Communicates opportunities for organizational growth and improvement.Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
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Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
EmployeeDepartment:
8071000114 Intake/AdmissionsScheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.