What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager (RN) position at Penn Highlands Healthcare?
***$15,000 SIGN-ON RETENTION BONUS AVAILABLE FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES***
AS THE REGISTERED NURSE (RN) CASE MANAGER, you will coordinate with the interdisciplinary team and the patient/family on complex aspects of the patients' care, medical necessity, and insurance reviews. You will serve as the focal communication point for patients, families, physicians and staff and will work closely with the attending physician(s), social workers, nurses, and other members of the team throughout the continuum of care. The RN Case Manager is responsible for preadmission, clinical continued stay, reviews, discharge screening, simple discharge planning, and cost effective outcomes for a caseload of patients. The RN Case Manager requires extensive internal and external contacts with staff, physicians, management, and community resources responsible for the infection control program at Penn Highlands.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license required; Case Management certification required within 3 years of start date.
- 3 years acute care experience preferred
- Infection control experience preferred, but not required
- Must exercise critical assessment skills to solve issues
- Must demonstrate excellent clinical knowledge and be able to perform assessments and evaluate services, and display
- Must display excellent interpersonal and leadership competence in order to interact effectively with the patient, the patient's family, community service providers/agencies, attending physician(s), other healthcare team members, payors, etc.
- Must demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and manage time efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Email, and Cerner applications; or other comparable word, email and electronic medical record applications required
- Data analysis preferred
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive Compensation based on experience
- Shift Differentials
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Professional Development
- Supportive and Experienced Peers
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision offered the first month after start date
- Paid Time Off
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flex Spending Account
- 25% discount on all services at Penn Highlands Healthcare facilities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Health
- & Wellness Programs
