Registered Nurse, Case Manager, Care Coordination, Contingent, Day
About The Position
The Registered Nurse, Case Manager coordinates and facilitates patient care throughout the Valley Hospital Health Care System using a multidisciplinary approach and utilization of resources. The position is located at The Valley Health System in Ridgewood and works a day shift. It is identified as contingent. A bachelor's degree and a New Jersey registered nurse license are required. The role requires at least five years of experience as a registered nurse; experience in utilization review management and/or case management is preferred. ANCC case management certification is preferred. The successful candidate has current acute-care clinical knowledge and a broad medical/surgical background, communicates effectively, pays close attention to detail, and can adapt between tasks and changing patient needs. The role involves collaborating with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary health-system colleagues, managing time and priorities, responding quickly to emergencies, and applying critical thinking and clinical reasoning to problem-solve and provide case management services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey.
- At least five years of experience as a registered nurse required.
- Current acute-care clinical knowledge with a broad medical/surgical background.
- Effective oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details while changing tasks without losing efficiency or composure.
- Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively within the health system with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Ability to use effective time management to set priorities and respond quickly to emergency situations.
- Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively.
Nice To Haves
- ANCC case management certification preferred.
- At least five years of experience in utilization review management and/or case management preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate patient care through the Valley Hospital Health Care System.
- Support a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and utilization of resources.
- Use critical thinking and clinical reasoning to problem-solve and provide case management services.
- Set priorities and manage time effectively while carrying out job-related responsibilities and responding quickly to emergency situations.
- Work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members.
Benefits
- Medical/prescription coverage
- Dental and vision discount program
- Group term life insurance and AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts
- Commuter benefit plans
- Supplemental voluntary benefits, such as short-term and long-term disability, whole life insurance, and legal support
- Six paid holidays
- Paid time off (varies)
- Wellness time off
- Extended illness
- Retirement plan
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Valley Health LifeStyles fitness center membership discount
- Day care discounts for various daycare facilities
