Description:
Position Summary: Monitors the care and services
delivered to selected patient populations during the
acute hospital stay, promotes effective utilization
of resources and assumes a leadership role with the
interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clin...
Position Summary: Monitors the care and
services delivered to selected patient populations
during the acute hospital stay, promotes effective
utilization of resources and assumes a leadership
role with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal
clinical and resource outcomes for the prehospital,
acute, and posthospital phases of care. Develops
and maintains a positive work climate and supports
the overall team effort of the health system. The
functions are performed in accordance with all applicable
laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's
philosophy, policies, procedures and standards.
Required Education/Training: Registered
Nurse, BSN preferred. Licensed to practice in the
District of Columbia for appropriate professional
discipline; Specialty certification desirable.
Experience/Skills: Three years clinical
experience in an acute care setting. Utilization
management and/or case management experience preferred.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage information for the
purpose of setting goals and measuring success. Willingness
and ability to explain case management, managed care
and reimbursement concepts and requirements to patients,
families, and staff. Willingness and ability to coach
colleagues and new staff in areas of professional
expertise. Ability to determine when a referral to
other departments is required by the patient's clinical,
social, or financial situation. Ability to interact
with clinical departments as necessary to clarify
components of the treatment or discharge plan. Ability
to maintain effective communication with all members
of the care team: patient, family, and hospital colleagues.
Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical
principles, concepts and techniques that are central
to the health care professions.
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