Nurse Care Manager

Job Description

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of systems and services leading toward an organized, multidisciplinary team approach to patient care management. Provides clear communication across the continuum to improve patient outcomes. Assures quality, cost‑efficient care for an identified patient population through the continuum of care. Develops and coordinates efforts to reduce clinical resource utilization by working closely with physicians, nursing staff and other hospital personnel.

Reviews medical records for appropriateness of admissions, continued stay and level of care changes against criteria of severity of illness and illness of service to ensure optimal reimbursement to the hospital.

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Three years of experience in Adult and/or Pediatric Critical Care, Stepdown, Medical/Surgical, and/or Maternal Child Nursing.
• Experience in Managed Care, Home Care, Discharge Planning, or Case Management strongly recommended.
• Case Management Society of America Certification (CCM) preferred.
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Health & Wellness initiatives
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance options
• On‑site day‑care program
• Per Diem and part‑time employees working under 20 hours per week receive specific benefits as detailed by the employer.

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and more. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.