The Case Manager Registered Nurse develops safe discharge plans in order to reduce length of stay and improve throughout. The CM arranges for durable medical equipment, home IV therapy as well as enteral feeds. The CM additionally refers to post-acute care facilities at the appropriate level of care.
Qualifications:
Required:
Certifications and Licenses Required:
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Essential Functions:
The Case Manager coordinates the healthcare needs of patients in the Hospital by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary Patient Care Team and the Primary Care Physician on the in-hospital and post discharge plan of care.
Coordinates the care and services of the Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center patient population across the continuum of illness. Assumes responsibility for utilization management and monitoring process. Conducts admission and continued stay review on groups of patients, in accordance with the PRO, special negotiated PPO and/or HMO contracts, and on other classifications of patients as designated by the Utilization/Case Management Review Plan. Coordinates patient care, in conjunction with the medical, nursing and other ancillary staff members. Identifies trends and patterns of resource use and patient care, and makes recommendations in compliance with established policy and procedure.
Ensures continuity of care for those patients with post-hospital health care needs and maximizes the patient s and family s abilities to meet the continuing care needs within their social and financial framework. Uses an understanding of principles of growth and development to assess each patient s age specific needs and provide age specific treatment and care.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits and Perks:
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!
RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.
RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
