Assistant Director, Case Management - (BSN)

				Overview:

Assists the Director to plan, organize, direct, and monitor Case Management Department day-to-day activities.

Responsibilities:

* Supervises and monitors Case Management activities.
* Conducts and coordinates Case Management Nurse's orientation and training.
* Develops Case Management Department policies and procedures.
* Collaborates with other hospital departments.
* Identifies, documents, and trends utilization issues; creates and facilitates implementation of solutions with appropriate staff/departments.
* Serves as resource person to Case Management staff and other hospital personnel.
* Represent the Director at meetings and in the Director's absence.
* Identifies problems taking appropriate measures to assure resolution.
* Interprets and assures compliance with regulatory bodies.
* Conducts other duties as requested by management to ensure efficient department and hospital  operations.
* Performs other related duties assigned by supervisor. In an emergency, performs other duties  necessary for the welfare of patients or the efficient operations of the institution.
* Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
* Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) preferred.

Experience:

* Minimum three (3) years clinical experience in direct patient care.

* Minimum one (1) year supervisory experience in quality assessment or utilization management.

Knowledge and Skills:

* Critical thinking, math, and computer skills.

* Works as a team player.

* Demonstrates respect and professionalism in all interactions.

* Excellent oral and communication skills.

* Decision making and problem solving.

* Able to read, write, see and hear English.

* Ability to fully utilize BHMC's electronic record systems, equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.

Licenses, Certifications:

* Registered Nurse; licensed in New York State required.

* Case Manager Certification (CCM) required.

* Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.

Physical Requirements:

* Physically demanding, high-stress environment requiring prolonged periods of standing, reaching, walking throughout the working day.

* Position will be required to stoop, bend, lift, and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds for routine performance of essential functions.

* An individual in this position may be exposed to: Adverse indoor environmental conditions, Blood borne pathogens, Blood and body fluids, Physical hazards (e.g., needle pricks, etc.), communicable diseases, chemical hazards, radiation, and repetitive motions.

* Full range of body motion, able to lift up to 100 pounds, if necessary, to assist lifting and moving patients.

* Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand and eye coordination.

* Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range.

* Frequently sitting at desk working on computer.
			

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