Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
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Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering Health Main Campus, formerly Kettering Medical Center, is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering, Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital, maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and level II Emergency Care.In 2020, KH Main Campus received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.Received 4 Star Baby-Friendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades (2017-2019).Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.465-bed hospital (includes newborn beds) Responsibilities & RequirementsThe Care Manager also identifies and assesses patients and families with possible social, psychological and/or environmental needs related to the impact of utilization patterns of care. The Care Manager is also responsible for developing plans for intervention addressing agreed upon priorities, synchronizing supportive services and assisting patients/families in improving or restoring their capacity for social functioning. The patient and family-centric approach to care will be central in the universal care plan development and communication across the care settings. The care manager will be instrumental in identification of patient- driven goals.
Specific roles within the Acute Care Setting would include, but are not limited to:
Pro-active discharge planningReview of readmission risk assessment tool ,barrier assessment and alleviationFacilitation of interdisciplinary huddles and collaboration throughout the work-day1:1 patient and family interviews on moderate and high risk patientsEvaluation of readmission factors contributing toward inappropriate utilization of servicesCollaboration with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services in development of safe, next-phase planningCommunication on Care Planning in written and/or verbal format to next level of careFacilitate partnership with members across the continuum for aligned outcomesEvaluation of high risk diagnosis for utilization patterns and appropriate careIdentification of care gaps in disease statesCreate customized plan for our moderate and high risk patients as they transition from hospital to next level of carePatient and family interaction on regular intervals with specific patient-centric goal settingUtilization of motivational interviewing techniques to assist patients toward healthier lifestyle choicesFacilitate partnership with members across the continuum for aligned outcomesTo facilitate optimal care delivery, varied work hours may be required including weekend and holiday shift rotations. Primary documentation occurs in EPIC however interfacing with other information systems occurs to facilitate discharge planning, communication, patient/family education and evidence-based care.
The Care Manager nurse follows all Excellence for Life principals and standards of behaviors.
Preferred Qualifications Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in OhioCharge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Case Manager, Care Coordinator, Care Manager experience preferredBSN from an accredited school required, Master’s degree preferred Options Apply Today!ApplyShareEmail this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Click here to get started. Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMS
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