RN - Registered Nurse - Hospital Case Manager

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Geisinger nurses make a difference in the lives of the people they see every day - our friends, neighbors, and family members. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. A typical workweek is Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Flexibility is needed to provide care at the right time. You’ll occasionally cover weekends and call as part of a shared rotation. Don't worry, we'll review this in your interview. At least two (2) years of prior RN experience is required. The ideal candidate will have prior RN experience in a hospital setting. Case Management experience is preferred and not required. The successful candidate must be available to work on-site at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. The RN Hospital Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all options and services with the goal of optimizing the patient or member's health status. Manages utilization and practice metrics to further refine the delivery of care model to maximize clinical, quality, and fiscal outcomes. Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, protocols, and other metrics in the development of treatment plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of healthcare for the identified population. Develops systems of care that monitor progress and promote early intervention in acute care situations. Assists with the design, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced patient centered care model. Assesses the healthcare, educational and psychosocial needs of patients or members. Designs an individualized plan of care and fosters a team approach by working collaboratively with the patient or member, family, primary care provider, and other members of the health care team to ensure coordination of services. Continuously evaluates laboratory results, diagnostic tests, utilization patterns and other metrics to monitor quality and efficiency results for assigned population. Works to appropriately apply benefits and utilization management serving as a resource to the patient or member and healthcare team. Maintains required documentation for all case management activities. Collects required data and utilizes this data to adjust the treatment plan when indicated. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Requirements

At least two (2) years of prior RN experience is required.
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Computer Literacy
Critical Thinking
Organizing

Nice To Haves

Prior RN experience in a hospital setting.
Case Management experience is preferred and not required.
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates all options and services with the goal of optimizing the patient or member's health status.
Manages utilization and practice metrics to further refine the delivery of care model to maximize clinical, quality, and fiscal outcomes.
Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, protocols, and other metrics in the development of treatment plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of healthcare for the identified population.
Develops systems of care that monitor progress and promote early intervention in acute care situations.
Assists with the design, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced patient centered care model.
Assesses the healthcare, educational and psychosocial needs of patients or members.
Designs an individualized plan of care and fosters a team approach by working collaboratively with the patient or member, family, primary care provider, and other members of the health care team to ensure coordination of services.
Continuously evaluates laboratory results, diagnostic tests, utilization patterns and other metrics to monitor quality and efficiency results for assigned population.
Works to appropriately apply benefits and utilization management serving as a resource to the patient or member and healthcare team.
Maintains required documentation for all case management activities.
Collects required data and utilizes this data to adjust the treatment plan when indicated.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners