Care Manager; RN - Inpatient - IRP
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Nursing
Nurse Practitioner, Public Health Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Title
Care Manager (RN) - Inpatient - IRP
DepartmentUniversity Hospital | Care Management Services
Scope/Position SummaryThe Clinical Case Manager facilitates an assigned group of patients through the health care system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and a safe transition to the outpatient setting. 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.
The Clinical Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive disease management assessment, treatment, and follow‑up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care. The Clinical Case Manager maintains an awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.
RN license and Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations required. Prior case management experience strongly preferred. This role must understand the health care continuum and have the ability to solve complex problems and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work with various computer applications.
Benefits- Work‑life:
Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. - Retirement:
State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. - Health:
Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. - Time off:
Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long‑term disability options also available. - Financial:
Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. - Wellness:
Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee welfare program.
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