Care Manager/Discharge Planner
About The Position
Cooper University Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving residents and visitors throughout Cape May County. The system includes Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; three urgent care facilities; nearly 30 primary care and specialty care offices in multiple locations throughout Cape May County; The Cancer Center at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional; the Claire C. Brodesser Surgery Center; AMI at Cooper, Miracles Fitness and numerous freestanding outpatient facilities providing wound care, lab, and physical therapy services. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part time employees a comprehensive employee benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, on-site Early Education Center (employee discount), attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree -Social Work/Registered Nurse required.
- RN licensure in the State of New Jersey.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient discharge and transition-of-care needs.
- Develop and coordinate individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitate patient transitions to appropriate post-acute care settings and community resources.
- Coordinate referrals to home care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and other support services.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff to support timely and safe discharges.
- Obtain and manage payer authorizations and address insurance-related barriers to discharge.
- Educate patients and families regarding available resources, services, and discharge plans.
- Monitor and resolve barriers to discharge while ensuring compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
Benefits
- health
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability
- retirement
- on-site Early Education Center (employee discount)
- professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
