Inpatient Case Manager

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions independently and collaboratively to assure appropriate utilization of resources for patients across the continuum of care. Responsible for facilitating a timely and effective discharge plan in collaboration with the patient/family physician and other care givers. Coordinates patient care across an episode of care.

Requirements

• An Associate Degree or Diploma RN with a minimum of five years acute care clinical experience or two years case management experience.
• Knowledge of hospital admitting procedures, health care legislation and government/regulatory health related agencies.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listens.
• Works well with others to solve interpersonal conflicts and problems without need of superiors.
• Demonstrates an ability to identify and solve problems.
• If training is in Nursing, incumbent must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Nice To Haves

• Previous utilization management experience.
• Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assure appropriate utilization of resources for patients across the continuum of care.
• Facilitate a timely and effective discharge plan in collaboration with the patient/family physician and other care givers.
• Coordinate patient care across an episode of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree