Care Progression Manager - FT Day

Thomas Jefferson University; Jefferson Center (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University in Jefferson Center seeks a Registered Nurse to oversee patient progression of care, ensuring timely discharge and post-acute services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Nursing and five years of inpatient experience.

Responsibilities include monitoring length of stay and contributing to performance improvement initiatives. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, tuition assistance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 years of inpatient acute care hospital experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Pennsylvania or New Jersey upon hire.
• Knowledge of care and utilization management (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee population to ensure timely progression of care.
• Identify patient clinical conditions, testing, and interventions.
• Collaborate in development and implementation of performance improvement activities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

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, testing and value‑based clinical interventions that can be completed in the ambulatory space with appropriate follow‑up. Apply clinical criteria to monitor medical necessity, reduce avoidable days, and resolve barriers to care in collaboration with physicians, nursing, and utilization management. Collaborate in the development and implementation of performance improvement activities with care management, physicians, and utilization management. Interact with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Monitor length of stay, readmissions, and throughput metrics; identify trends; and contribute to initiatives that improve efficiency and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• 5 years of inpatient acute care hospital experience
• Excellent communication (oral and written) to facilitate reviews and discussions with providers
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Pennsylvania or New Jersey upon hire
• Master’s degree in Nursing (preferred)
• Knowledge of care and utilization management (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to manage case load and communicate with multi‑disciplinary team members (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and set priorities to ensure appropriate use of hospital resources (preferred)
• Ability to lead individuals and groups (preferred)

Physical Demands

Lifts and carries 40‑50 lbs. Push/pull patients on bed or stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force); lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient’s weight. Frequent to continuous standing or walking. Patient transporters can walk 8‑10 miles per shift. May be required to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Work Shift

Workday; Day (United States of America).

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and voluntary benefits. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts after one year of full‑time service or two years of part‑time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part‑time, have access to medical insurance.

EEO Statement

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.