The role of the Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department Case Manager is to increase patient through put to the most appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum. The Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department Case Manager will assist in identifying patients appropriate for Admission, Observation or other patient care status. The Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department Case Manager will function as a liaison between attending physicians, Physician Advisors, post-acute facilities, patients, families and community.

The Registered Nurse, RN, Emergency Department Case Manager includes the management of social issues that impact patient classification, discharge from the ED and ongoing medical management of patient care needs. The RN ED Case Manager will assist in identifying physician and staff documentation opportunities to support Quality and Pay for Performance indicators. Goal is to collaborate with patients, families and health care providers to promote health and manage illness in a cost effective and quality driven manner.

Knowledge of: Acute Care Criteria, Care Coordination, DC Planning, Inter Qual/Milliman criteria, precertification, Utilization Review, insurance, managed care and community resources preferred.

Education and Experience:

Nursing Diploma required, BSN preferred
Minimum of 2 years of inpatient hospital nursing experience required, ED or Critical Care or Case Management experience, preferred

Licenses and Certifications:
Registered Nurse in PA Licensed, Upon hire, required

Benefits: Medical, Free Dental, Vision Insurance for full time and part time
403B
On-site discounted Child Care Center
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5250 per year
Free Life Insurance
Free Parking
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Referral Bonus