Care Manager

Pride Health; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 75,768 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Legal support

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an Inpatient RN Care Manager in Newton, New Jersey. This role supports hospitalized patients by coordinating care transitions efficiently while collaborating with clinical teams. Candidates should possess an active RN license and a minimum of 2 years in inpatient care management. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. Pride Health offers comprehensive healthcare benefits and employee discounts, making it a rewarding workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of inpatient care management or acute care experience.
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care plans to support timely and safe discharge planning.
• Conduct clinical assessments and collaborate with providers to align care goals.
• Identify high-risk patients and facilitate referrals to social services.
• Implement strategies to reduce readmissions and address barriers to discharge.
• Monitor length of stay and participate in interdisciplinary care rounds.
• Coordinate transitions across levels of care throughout the continuum.
• Communicate payer, authorization, and financial considerations impacting care.
• Educate patients, families, and care teams on care progression and resources.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Identify and elevate quality, risk management, or compliance concerns as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Care coordination skills

Education

Active RN license

Job description

Senior Associate - Healthcare Recruitment - Pride Health

Inpatient Care Manager (RN) – Contract

Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $57.00/hr

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient RN Care Manager to support hospitalized patients through safe, efficient, and timely transitions of care. This role focuses on coordinating clinical, psychosocial, and financial aspects of care while collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate inpatient care plans to support timely and safe discharge planning
• Conduct clinical assessments and collaborate with providers to align care goals
• Identify high-risk patients and facilitate referrals to social services
• Implement strategies to reduce readmissions and address barriers to discharge
• Monitor length of stay and participate in interdisciplinary care rounds
• Coordinate transitions across levels of care throughout the continuum
• Communicate payer, authorization, and financial considerations impacting care
• Educate patients, families, and care teams on care progression and resources
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS and Medicare guidelines
• Identify and elevate quality, risk management, or compliance concerns as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient care management or acute care experience
• Strong communication, negotiation, and care coordination skills
• Proficiency with clinical documentation and healthcare systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Case Management Certification
• Prior travel assignment experience
• Background in acute inpatient case management

Why Join Pride Health

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.