Inpatient Care Manager-BSN

Schuylkill • Allentown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. Summary The Inpatient Care Manager-BSN applies leverages nursing expertise to coordinate comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning. The Inpatient Care Manager-BSN serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Additionally, the individual actively manages resources to minimize unnecessary utilization and supports performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
• 3 years experience in one of the following settings: care coordination, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office setting and 1 year prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
• Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently.
• Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and application of learning theory.
• Proven leadership skills.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Nursing
• Familiar with EHRs: EPIC
• ACM - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association within 3 Years or CCM - Certified Case Manager - Commission for Case Manager Certification within 3 Years

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments at the patient entry to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources; develops and implements individualized plans of care and transition plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinates safe and timely discharge planning, including securing post-acute authorizations, arranging transportation, homecare, and facility placements, and facilitating transfers when needed.
• Monitors and manages patient progress through daily review, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, initiative-taking identification and resolution of barriers to discharge.
• Advocates for patients and families, addresses clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs while ensuring their preferences are reflected throughout the care continuum
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and key payer benefits and reimbursement methodologies.
• Assists patients/families with self-management through education, visits, and telephonic engagement and encourages and supports patient adherence to their care plans.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate transition planning.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees