Acute Nurse Case Manager
$91,520 - $91,520/Yr
ChenMed - Philadelphia, PA
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Acute Nurse Case Manager (RN) is a hybrid role that involves both in-person visits to local hospitals and remote work. This position focuses on achieving positive patient outcomes and managing quality of care across various settings, including acute and post-acute facilities. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, care coordination, and collaboration with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans.
Responsibilities
- Manage and plan transitions of care, discharge, and post-discharge follow-up for patients admitted to key hospitals.
- Establish trusting relationships with patients and their caregivers.
- Collaborate with clinical staff to develop and execute care plans and achieve goals.
- Report variations to primary care physicians and implement appropriate actions.
- Build relationships with preferred acute care providers and direct referrals to them.
- Coordinate integration of social services and case management functions across various healthcare settings.
- Facilitate patient/family conferences to review treatment goals and optimize resource utilization.
- Serve as a patient advocate and enhance collaborative relationships to maximize informed decision-making.
- Conduct concurrent medical record reviews and evaluate patient satisfaction and quality of care provided.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Nursing required with a valid, active RN license in PA.
- Minimum of 2 years' clinical work experience required.
- Minimum of 1 year of utilization review and/or case management experience required.
- Certified Case Manager certification preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) or RN with Bachelor Degree in a related clinical field preferred.
- 1 year of case management experience in acute or community case management highly desired.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
