Per Diem Case Manager Registered Nurse (RN), Case Management

Job Overview:
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 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. The Case Manager RN will work with a very resilient small group who collaborate with one another and external partners for safe and effective discharge planning.

Qualifications:

Required:

• B accalaureate degree 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

Certifications and Licenses Required:

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

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem
• Day shift
• 8:30a - 5p
• No on call

Essential Functions:
In accordance with the objective and goals of the Case Management Plan and State and Federal guidelines, the RN Case Manager Discharge Planner will be responsible for all aspects of case management for an assigned group of inpatients to determine the appropriateness of the continued stay, assist in the development of the plan of care; ensure that the plan is implemented in a timely manner, and identify the expected length of stay. The RN Case Manager works collaboratively with the interprofessional team, including physicians, social workers, clinical nurses, home care services and others as needed. This role actively participates in specific clinical initiatives focused on reducing the length of stay and continued stay denials, improves efficiency, quality, and resource utilization. The Case Manager RN will work with Medical/Surgical patients.

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.

Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer