Case Manager RN - Case Management - FT/Days

JOB SUMMARY:
The Nurse Case Manager coordinates the healthcare needs of patients in the hospital by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary Patient Care Team and the Primary Care Physician on the in-hospital and post-discharge plan of care. Coordinates the care and services of the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center patient population across the continuum of illness. Assumes responsibility for utilization management and monitoring process. Conducts admission and continued stay review on groups of patients, in accordance with the PRO, special negotiated PPO and/or HMO contracts, and on other classifications of patients as designated by the Utilization/Case Management Review Plan. Coordinates patient care, in conjunction with the medical, nursing and other ancillary staff members. Identifies trends and patterns of resource use and patient care, and makes recommendations in compliance with established policy and procedure. Ensures continuity of care for those patients with post-hospital health care needs and maximizes the patient s and family s abilities to meet the continuing care needs within their social and financial framework. Uses an understanding of principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care. Nurse Case Manager will be responsible for providing a safe discharge plan as well as assessing, using InterQual Criteria, requirements for hospital inpatient stay.

EDUCATION:

• Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school or university, or equivalent RN degree with commensurate clinical experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active RN license.
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in a hospital setting.
• Minimum of one year experience in Case Management/Utilization Management or Home Care.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.
• Strong clinical background and clinical thinking skills.
• Successful completion of all Orientation Programs.

Mission: Provide compassionate care, healthcare excellence, and superior service to our patients and their families.

Vision: Nationally recognized at the forefront of improving health and healthcare delivery.

Values: Ensure the safety of our patients, community and each other by consistently demonstrating our values of exceptional communication, outstanding teamwork, professional integrity, accountability, innovation and resilience as we strive towards becoming a high reliability organization.

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. The 597-bed institution is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center provide treatment and services for more than 370,000 outpatient visits annually. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world-class care delivering 6,500 babies annually which is one of the largest programs in the state, leading the nation in Kidney Transplant, and providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services. RWJBarnabas Health and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in partnership with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey - the state's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center - brings a world-class team of researchers and specialists to fight alongside you, providing close-to-home access to the latest treatment and clinical trials.

CBMC is an equal-opportunity employer.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off for Work-Life Balance
• 401K Contribution & Match
• Full Time, Part Time and Per Diem Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Perks/Discounts: Travel, Electronics, Restaurants, Entertainment, Apparel, Fitness Membership, and more.