RN Case Manager; Patient Care Coordinator

Job Overview:

The RN Case manager will be responsible for all aspects of Case Management for Inpatients to determine appropriateness of continued stay, care planning, utilization management and discharge planning.

Required:

• BSN required
• 3-5 Years of Nursing experience
• 2 years minimum Case Management Experience required
• Computer literate, working knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel)

Preferred:

• Utilization review and discharge planning experience
• Case Management certification

Certifications and Licenses

Required:

• Current license as a registered Nurse in the State of NJ

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates quality healthcare services to meet a patient's specific healthcare needs as a result of gathering relevant and comprehensive information by interviewing the patient/family, the primary care physician, and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive clinical and financial outcomes.
• Performs the primary role functions of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy, which are achieved through collaboration with the patient and those involved in the patient’s care.
• Assures that appropriate services are generated in a timely and cost-effective manner by assisting the patient, whenever possible, to appropriately self-direct care, self-advocate, and make informed healthcare decisions to the highest degree possible.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.