| Case Manager Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Case Manager. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Case Manager along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Case Manager is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug, Disease Management Case Manager, Case Manager - Physician Practice, Case Manager - Home Care/Hospice, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Sr., Behavioral Health Case Management Manager, Case Worker - Home Care, Case Management Director |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Case Manager |
| Coordinates the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients, from admission to discharge. Monitors care and acts as a liaison between patient/family, healthcare personnel, and insurers. Evaluates the needs of the patient, the resources available, and recommends and facilitates the plan for the best outcome. Develops a discharge plan that provides the best available resources to meet ongoing patient needs and that encourages compliance with medical advice. Identifies patient care issues and suggests revisions to or new clinical pathways to improve quality of care. May also be responsible for conducting utilization reviews. Typically requires a bachelor's degree of Nursing. Typically reports to a head of a department/unit. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Patient Care/Case Management Nurse Manager |
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| Similar Jobs: Case Manager - Alcohol or Drug, Disease Management Case Manager, Case Manager - Physician Practice, Case Manager - Home Care/Hospice, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Case Manager - Behavioral Health Services, Sr., Behavioral Health Case Management Manager, Case Worker - Home Care, Case Management Director |
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| Level of Education: Case Manager Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, Case Manager Salaries with an Associate's Degree, Case Manager Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, Case Manager Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Case Manager Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare, Insurance | |
