Join Our Case Management Team in Whitefish! Our Mission : Quality, compassionate care for all. Our Vision : Reimagine health care through connection, service and innovation.
Our Core Values : Be Kind | Trust and Be Trusted | Work Together | Strive for Excellence. Logan Health Whitefish is looking for Care Manager to provide seamless discharge planning and coordination! Logan Health Whitefish is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the scenic ski resort town of Whitefish, Montana.
We are in the heart of the Flathead Valley, which offers an endless array of outdoor recreation, skiing, hiking, and biking trails, whitewater rafting, and the breathtaking Glacier National Park. If you love the outdoor lifestyle, this is the place for you! What we offer you: Affordable health benefits Additional weekend shift differential pay 401(k) with generous employer match Fitness center membership discount Tuition reimbursement program Opportunity to work in a Planetree-affiliated hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing Collaborative, supportive nursing culture committed to providing exceptional care This position utilizes the nursing process to coordinate, negotiate, procure, and evaluate the care of patients to facilitate achievement of mutually defined patient outcomes.
Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff internal and external to LHW. Supports the organization in fulfilling the mission, vision, and values of Logan Health.
Current Montana RN License or a multi-state compact license with authorization to practice nursing within the state of Montana; required. Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in acute or skilled nursing level of care required. Experience with care management processes, including discharge planning, insurance reviews, and hospice issues preferred.
RQI Provider (BLS) within 7 days of hire/transfer or before independent patient care, whichever comes first. ALS (ACLS) within 6 months of hire/transfer. PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer.
Promotes excellence through setting high standards and providing high quality outcomes. Ability to act with integrity, kindness, and exhibit empathy. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed. Job Specific Duties: Assesses the needs of the patient population, plans for the realization of those needs, intervenes based on the assessment and planning process, and evaluates the outcomes. Serves as a guide to patients and their families as they encounter information and decision-making events within the health care system.
Identifies appropriate patients for care management and discharge planning based on patient needs and risk factors. Develops a network of services and disciplines required by the patient receiving care management services. Establishes a system for coordinating patient care throughout the continuum of care, spanning each area in which care is provided.
Assist patients and families in their decision-making. Establishes and maintains methods for tracking patient's progress through the health care systems. Maintains knowledge of the resources available in the community for patients/families.
Exhibits flexibility and creativity in identifying resources to meet patient/family needs. Provides Utilization Review services, monitors resource consumption, census levels, and regulatory requirements for the patient population. Assists in the development of policies regarding regulatory compliance and health insurance mandates.
Explores strategies to optimize resource consumption within the care managed patient populations, implements and documents the results. Individualizes and guides care plans collaboratively with patients and families. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care.
Evaluates the outcomes of the targeted patient population collaboratively with other disciplines, patients and families. Maintains confidential information regarding all residents, families, health care personnel, and the Logan Health community. The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.
Day Shift - 10 Hours
PRN, 10-hour day shifts Rotating weekend shifts will also be required. PRN positions (also referred to as Casual, As Needed, or Per Diem) at Logan Health offer flexibility and are designed to provide coverage during busy periods, employee absences, and vacations, making them an excellent opportunity to support the team as needed. PRN employees can participate in a matching 401(k) plan and have access to the Employee Assistance Program.
Additionally, they may qualify for hourly differential pay for certain shifts or hours, offering extra compensation based on department-specific scheduling needs. Pay rates and scheduling practices may vary by department. Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes: Criminal background check Reference checks Drug Screening Health and Immunizations Screening Physical Demand Review/Screening Equal Opportunity Employer Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability).
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.