Care Progression Lead: Inpatient Care & Discharge

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health is hiring a Care Progression Manager in Philadelphia, PA. The role collaborates with clinical, operational, and financial teams to advance health system strategies, focusing on value-based care and payer population management.

You will assess patient progression based on medical criteria and support timely discharge planning. The position requires a Nursing degree, 5 years of inpatient acute care experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (RN) is required.
• Minimum 5 years of inpatient acute care hospital experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required to facilitate reviews with providers.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA Upon Hire and RN - NJ Upon Hire are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee population to ensure timely progression of care, safe discharge planning, and appropriate post-acute services using evidence-based criteria.
• Identify patient clinical conditions and interventions that can be completed in ambulatory space with follow-up.
• Apply clinical criteria to monitor medical necessity, reduce avoidable days, and resolve barriers with physicians, nursing, and utilization management.
• Collaborate on performance improvement activities with care management, physicians, and utilization management.
• Interact with coworkers and staff in line with Jefferson's values.
• Monitor length of stay, readmissions, and throughput metrics and support efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Leadership

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Jefferson Health is hiring a Care Progression Manager in Philadelphia, PA. The role collaborates with clinical, operational, and financial teams to advance health system strategies, focusing on value-based care and payer population management.

You will assess patient progression based on medical criteria and support timely discharge planning. The position requires a Nursing degree, 5 years of inpatient acute care experience, and strong communication skills.