Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Department: Care Management

Position is located: Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours per Week

Work Schedule: No Hours Assigned

Summary:


This position is responsible for providing care management and discharge planning for Maine Coast & Blue Hill Hospitals. Assumes a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcomes including supervision of care managers, social workers, and swing coordinators. Liaison with referring hospitals to consider transfers. Manages utilization and quality metrics. Coordinates care to minimize the fragmentation of healthcare delivery systems. Serves as a resource to nursing care units. Able to provide age-appropriate nursing care. Must be adaptable to a fast paced, ever-changing environment and be a strong team player.

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