The Clinical Case Manager functions within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate an assigned group of patients through the healthcare system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and

a safe transition to the next level of care. In some areas, this may include pre-admission to post discharge coordination of care. The Clinical Case Manager:

• monitors the patient care process and physiological needs
• documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care
• collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare workers to provide comprehensive case management assessment, treatment, and follow-up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care
• maintains an awareness of state and national healthcare trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization