Case Manager

Overview

COME BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH VIBRA HEALTHCARE!
We are seeking a Case Manager to join our team!

Vibra Hospital of southeastern Massachusetts, located in New Bedford, MA, is a 90‑bed critical care hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries. Patients often require additional critical care services for medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and ventilator weaning. As a smaller, specialized hospital, we offer an opportunity to work in a fast‑paced and friendly work environment where you really get to know your patients and their families.

The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating clinically complex patient’s care across a continuum; ensuring and facilitating the achievement of quality clinical and cost outcomes, negotiating, procuring and coordinating appropriate services and resources needed by the patients, and at key points, intervening to address and resolve issues/concerns. Key in ensuring appropriate sequencing of treatment goals and implementation of a comprehensive discharge plan.

Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide case management services to the patient population experiencing rehabilitation needs.

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, MSW or Licensed Social Worker in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra‑approved vendor required.

• One (1) year of case management experience preferred.
• Previous LTAC experience preferred.
• CCM or ACM certification preferred.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Must be assertive and personable with the ability to balance the complex challenge of delivering quality, cost‑appropriate, and service‑oriented outcomes.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the principles and concepts of case management and applicable standards of voluntary and regulatory agencies for review activities.
• Proficient in collecting and retrieving material from medical records.
• Knowledgeable in utilization review, medical terminology, appropriate levels of care, treatment, modalities, statutes, and healthcare delivery models.
• Communication skills, both written and oral, must be outstanding and practiced with all internal and external business relationships.
• Interpersonal relationship abilities must be highly refined with negotiation and problem‑solving skills at a very high level.
• Must possess strong clinical assessment and process skills.
• Critical thinking skills must be demonstrated in all situations.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

• Medical PPO high and low deductible plans / HSA options as well as HMO options in some markets
• FREE prescription plans
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Flex Spending plans, 401K matching
• Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
• Company discounts for mobile phone service, electronics, cell phones, clothing, etc
• Pet insurance
• Group legal – provides legal assistance with personal legal matters
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Work life balance

At Vibra Healthcare, our patients are family. We are passionate about patient care and devoted to ensuring that each person in our care feels safe. Our culture fosters engagement, diversity and advocacy. We empower employees and support their professional growth while leading them on a path to success within our organization.