Inpatient Case Manager

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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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.

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

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

• Preference is given to registered nurses with a bachelor or master degree in nursing and previous utilization management experience.
• Computer skills are desirable.

Responsibilities

• assure appropriate utilization of resources for patients across the continuum of care
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees