Case Manager Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Case Manager RN

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:
Case Management

Req #:

Status:
Salaried

The Case Manager Registered Nurse will coordinate discharge planning to reduce LOS and improve patient outcomes while supporting the financial stability of the organization.

The Case Manager coordinates the healthcare needs of patients in the hospital by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary Patient Care Team and the Primary Care Physician on the in‑hospital and post‑discharge plan of care.

Coordinates the care and services of the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center patient population across the continuum of illness. Assumes responsibility for utilization management and monitoring process. Conducts admission and continued stay review on groups of patients, in accordance with the PRO, special negotiated PPO and/or HMO contracts, and on other classifications of patients as designated by the Utilization/Case Management Review Plan.

Coordinates patient care, in conjunction with the medical, nursing and other ancillary staff members. Identifies trends and patterns of resource use and patient care, and makes recommendations in compliance with established policy and procedure.

Ensures continuity of care for those patients with post‑hospital health care needs and maximizes the patient’s and family’s abilities to meet the continuing care needs within their social and financial framework. Uses an understanding of principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age‑specific needs and provide age‑specific treatment and care.

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing from an accredited school or university, or equivalent RN degree with commensurate clinical experience
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a hospital setting
• Minimum of one year experience in Case Management/Utilization Management or Home Care
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs

• Current Registered Nurse License in the state of New Jersey
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

• Full‑time
• Day shift
• 37.5 hrs weekly
• 8AM–4PM, Mon–Fri
• Weekend commitment as needed
• Holidays as needed

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.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!