Care Manager- Per Diem

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

15h

About The Position

With a commitment to patient and family-centered care, the Case Manager RN uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Case Manager RN utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge to comprehensively coordinate care for a defined patient population to facilitate patients through the continuum of care. Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and establishes a safe discharge plan for assigned patients. The Case Manager RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care. Responsibilities include risk assessment and management of clinical populations and discharge planning. The Case Manager RN act as a patient advocate and helps patients and their families understand their health status and treatment options while ensuring that the patient receives the assistance necessary to follow through with their personal treatment plan.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Nursing required
• Three (3) + years case management/discharge planning experience
• Active RN license in NJ/PA

Nice To Haves

• CCM certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Advocates for the patient and family throughout the entire episode of care.
• Monitors patient’s progression intervening as needed to ensure efficient patient progress.
• Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and establishes a safe discharge plan.
• The Case Manager RN utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge to comprehensively coordinate care for a defined patient population in order to facilitate patients through the continuum of care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.
• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees