Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care.

Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get With the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center.

The campus also includes the Women’s Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level III NICU. The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Position Summary 

Promotes and facilitates effective use of hospital resources. Assists with planning an individual comprehensive case management plan addressing patient/family needs and transition to the next appropriate level of care. 

Initially and concurrently assesses all patients within assigned population to include but not limited to admitting diagnosis/medical 
history, current treatments/therapies, age, payment source, criteria compliance, resources, support systems, anticipated needs, expected length of stay, appropriate level of service, special/personal needs, and other relevant information. 

Assigns working DRG and GMLOS, while concurrently monitoring and managing LOS, as appropriate (determined by medical necessity using Interqual guidelines). 

 
Develops collaborative relationships with patient/family, patient business, nursing staff/leadership, physicians, social workers, care coordinators, and ancillary services to facilitate optimal patient outcomes and efficient movement through the continuum of care. 

Prioritizes activities in assigned areas to focus on high risk, high cost, and problem prone areas. Acts as an advocate for patient’s health care needs. 

Performs admission and concurrent utilization review in compliance with review requirements for Managed Care contracts, 
governmental payors (i.e. Medicare, Medicaid, and Champus) and departmental review policies; adheres to Utilization 
Management Plan. 

Communicates in an appropriate and timely manner with interdisciplinary team to coordinate/evaluate plan of care. 

Communicates with third party payers and external care team as appropriate/necessary. 
Monitors and evaluates data, fiscal outcomes, and other relevant information to develop and implement strategies for process 
improvements related to case management activities. 

Maintains positive relationships with peers, collaborative team, outside reviewers, and post-acute providers. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, 
state, and local standards. 

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. 

 
Other Related Functions 
Demonstrates awareness of medical/ legal issues, patient rights and compliance with standards of regulatory and accrediting 
agencies. 

Serves as a facilitator to physician, nursing staff/leadership and ancillary services (physical therapy, respiratory therapy, clinical social work, care coordination, etc.). 

Maintains records and documentation of work performed in a timely, organized, and easily retrievable fashion. 

Reviews current literature on a regular basis; stays current on changes in policies/procedures, maintains reference materials and updates as required, and keeps abreast of relevant reimbursement information. 

Assumes responsibility as a self-directed professional for ongoing education, based on individual identified needs. 

Actively serves on committees and task force teams to promote quality, cost-effective care for patient population. Maintains positive relationships with outside reviewers and other payer representatives. Forwards identified quality and/or risk issues to appropriate person. 

Education/Training 
Must have one of the following to be in this role: 
o Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree (BSN) 
o Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) 
o Be a Diploma Nurse with 5 or more years of applicable/related experience. 

Licensure/Certification 
• Maintains license as an RN in the State of Alabama. 
• Maintains current BLS/ healthcare provider certification. 

 
Experience 
Three (3) years of experience in chronic disease management, case management, utilization management, or acute clinical care.