Case Manager / RN

Pascack Valley Medical Center; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a Day shift Case Manager RN (PRN option) to assess and coordinate patient care across the continuum. The role emphasizes utilizing criteria to manage benefits and determine medical necessity, while aiming to reduce unnecessary utilization and improve outcomes.

The Case Manager RN reports to the Director of Case Management and requires an RN with an associate degree or higher, plus 2+ years of acute hospital experience and case management

Qualifications

• RN with an associates degree or higher.
• At least 2 years of acute hospital-based nursing experience.
• Experience in acute care hospital case management.
• Certification in case management (ACM or CCM).

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate patient care across the continuum.
• Utilize criteria and guidelines to manage benefits and determine medical necessity.
• Effectively manage care and resources to reduce unnecessary utilization.
• Report to the Director of Case Management or designee.

Skills

RN

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Associates degree in nursing or higher

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, PRN, Case Manager Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• The Case Manager RN is responsible for assessing and coordinating patient care across the continuum, utilizing accepted criteria and guidelines to manage benefits and determine the medical necessity of the services provided.
• This position functions to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by effectively managing care and resources to reduce unnecessary utilization. The Case Manager RN reports to the Director of Case Management or designee.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• RN, Associates degree in nursing or higher.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• 2 + years ’ acute hospital-based nursing experience.
• Experience in acut e care hospital case management .
• Certification in case management (ACM or CCM ).

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.