A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Inpatient RN Care Manager in Newton, NJ 07860.
The Inpatient RN Care Manager will be working for a Major Fortune 500 Company and has career growth potential.
Inpatient RN Care Manager Highlights
- Schedule : 8 : 00 AM ??? 4 : 00 PM with rotating weekends
- Location : Newton, NJ 07860
Inpatient RN Care Manager Responsibilities
Coordinates the care and services of selected inpatient populations to facilitate a safe and timely transition to the next appropriate level of care.Clinically assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates options and services to meet individual patient health needs.Partners with the healthcare team to address clinical, psychosocial, and financial patient needs to ensure timely progression of care and safe transition from acute care.Promotes effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources.Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to develop and execute comprehensive case management plans to achieve optimal clinical and resource utilization outcomes.Reviews clinical findings and diagnostic reports and works with physicians to develop comprehensive case management plans of care.Identifies high-risk patients requiring psychosocial intervention and refers them to Social Services as appropriate.Conducts patient assessments to proactively prevent readmissions and evaluates readmitted patients to identify causes and implement prevention strategies.Develops, documents, and implements discharge and transition-of-care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, modifying plans as patient needs change.Communicates payer and financial issues that may impact post-acute care planning to patients, caregivers, and the healthcare team.Monitors length of stay (LOS), actively participates in Care Rounds, and works with the care team to meet LOS and clinical targets while addressing discharge barriers.Coordinates transitions of care through active communication with patients, families, physicians, care team members, and the Utilization Review Nurse.Maintains working knowledge of Federal, State, and regulatory agency requirements, including Joint Commission, CMS, Medicare regulations, Observation status, the 2 Midnight Rule, and Medicare Inpatient Only Procedures.Provides education and resources related to progression of care, utilization of services, appropriate level of care, and safe patient transitions.Identifies potential risk management or quality issues and escalates through appropriate Chain of Command channels.Inpatient RN Care Manager Qualifications
Required Skills & Experience :
Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skillsStrong data and computer skillsKnowledge of state and federal regulatory standards related to Case ManagementRapid cycle change or clinical performance improvement experiencePrior clinical experience managing hospitalized patientsPreferred Skills & Experience :
Acute care case management experienceCase management training from a professional Case Management organizationInpatient case management experience (2 years preferred)Case Manager Certification preferredPrevious travel experience preferredIf you are interested in this Inpatient RN Care Manager position, please apply to this posting with Luke H. at A-Line!