What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Care Management position at OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
This role is specific to utilization management functions and performance improvement activities within the department. The Supervisor, Care Management is accountable for oversight of the department's designated team member caseloads and plans effectively in order to meet staffing needs, manage length of stay, promote efficient utilization of resources and ensure that care meets evidence-based practice standards and regulatory/payor requirements.
This position has a specialized focused on utilization review. A background in utilization management and nursing is highly preferred.
Qualifications:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Bachelor's degree, Nursing or Master's Degree in Social Work
- At least 3 years full time experience in an acute care setting
- Familiar with hospital resources, community resources, and/or resource/utilization management
- Care coordination, case management or discharge planning experience
- Effective decision-making /problem-solving skills, demonstration of creativity in problem-solving, and influential leadership skills
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Moderate to expert computer skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License or NJ Licensed Social Worker or NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Case Management certification by a nationally recognized organization within 1 year.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
