Case Manager RN

Saint Peter’s Health Care System; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Recognition rewards

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter’s Health Care System in New Jersey seeks a Case Manager RN to lead discharge planning, assess patient needs, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes and prevent readmissions.

The role requires NJ RN licensure, a BSN preferred, and 3–5 years in acute care. Weekend/holiday shifts are required, with competitive benefits and a robust tuition and wellness program.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or must obtain within three years of hire date.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of three to five 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. Utilizes teach back methodology. Obtain patient choice for skilled home care providers and educates about payer in-network providers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

RN license (NJ)

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Case Manager RN

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

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.

Saint Peter's offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees that will support you and your family in working toward achieving and maintaining secure, healthy lives now and into the future.

• medical, dental, and 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

You can take your career to the next level by participating in either a fully paid tuition program or our generous tuition assistance program.

Learn more about our benefits by visiting our site at Saint Peter's.