Case Manager RN

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Savings accounts

Voluntary benefits

Wellness programs and discounts

Paid life insurance

Generous 401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Case Manager RN to join our magnet-designated Care Coordination team. You will perform discharge planning evaluations, assess patient needs, and collaborate with interdisciplinary rounds to optimize care and reduce readmissions.

Requirements include a NJ RN license, BSN preferred or obtained within 3 years, 3–5 years in acute care, strong critical thinking and communication, and weekend/holiday availability.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or must obtain within three (3) years of hire date.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in acute care nursing.
• Good critical thinking and communication skills.
• Must be willing to work on some weekend days and some holiday days.

Responsibilities

• Perform Discharge Planning evaluations including risk assessments for defined population within expected time frame.
• Provide Assessment and ongoing reassessment of a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and anticipated care needs and goals.
• Collaborate with other disciplines; actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds.
• Collaboration includes progression of care, appropriate length of stay, integration of risk factors to reduce readmission, and integration for the care plan.
• Collaborate with the social worker daily to identify patients in need of social work intervention or with potential post-hospital discharge needs.
• Intervene and educate patients and families regarding anticipated complex home care needs including providers which are applicable to the patient’s goals and treatment preferences.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Flexibility

Education

BSN

RN license (New Jersey)

Job description

Care Coordination

Saint Peter's is among the few hospitals in the world to have earned its 7th consecutive Magnet® designation and its first Magnet with Distinction designation. The Magnet with Distinction designation is an elite level of this recognition, awarded to organizations that demonstrate exceptional performance in nursing practices and patient outcomes. Our team of award-winning nurses is growing, and we are looking for talented, compassionate RNs to join our team.

The Case Manager RN will:

• Perform Discharge Planning evaluations including risk assessments for defined population within expected time frame
• Provide Assessment and ongoing reassessment of a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and anticipated care needs and goals.
• Collaborate with other disciplines; actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds. Collaboration includes progression of care, appropriate length of stay, integration of risk factors to reduce readmission, and integration for the care plan.
• Collaborate with the social worker daily to identify patients in need of social work intervention or with potential post-hospital discharge needs.
• Intervene and educate patients and families regarding anticipated complex home care needs including providers which are applicable to the patient’s goals and treatment preferences. Utilizes teach back methodology. Obtain patient choice for skilled home care providers and educates about payer in-network providers.

Requirements:

• BSN preferred or must obtain within three (3) years of hire date
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in acute care nursing
• Good critical thinking and communication skills
• Must be willing to work on some weekend days and some holiday days

Salary Range: 85,467.00 - 141,066.00 USD

We offer competitive base rates that are determined by many factors, including job-related work experience, internal equity, and industry-specific market data. In addition to base salary, some positions may be eligible for clinical certification pay and shift differentials.

The salary range listed for exempt positions reflects full-time compensation and will be prorated based on employment status.

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• savings accounts
• voluntary benefits
• wellness programs and discounts
• paid life insurance
• generous 401(k) match
• adoption assistance
• back-up daycare
• free onsite parking
• recognition rewards