CASE MANAGER-WAKEFIELD

Montefiore Health System; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Health System is seeking a highly skilled Case Manager RN for our Care Management department. This role provides critical coordination of medical care services to ensure quality patient care while complying with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a BSN or equivalent and significant experience in acute care, preferably within a managed care context.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years recent acute care clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in managed care organization preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal/state regulations related to utilization management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medical care services for patients.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Assess appropriateness of patient care services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Conflict resolution

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork skills

Time management skills

Education

BSN or a bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's Degree

NYS RN License

Certification in Utilization Review or Case Management

Job description

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We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our esteemed team at Montefiore Wakefield Campus, a Magnet designated hospital recognized for its excellence in patient care.

Our Care Management department is currently seeking a highly skilled Case Manager RN to provide top-notch care to patients.
The Case Manager, RN, plays a critical role in coordinating medical care services for patients. This includes ensuring efficient utilization of resources, delivering high-quality patient care, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulatory, accrediting, and contractual requirements.
Key responsibilities include assessing the appropriateness of patient care services, preparing and submitting clinical appeals for denied claims, and compiling and analyzing data to support utilization reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and other areas as assigned.
Requirements:
• BSN or a bachelor's degree in a related field required
• Master's Degree preferred
• NYS RN License required
• PRI assessor number required prior to end of 3-month probationary period
• 3-5 years recent acute care clinical experience preferred
• Experience in utilization management preferred
• Experience in a managed care organization preferred
• Certification in Utilization Review or Case Management preferred
• Analytical skills, problem-solving skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state and commercial/third-party regulations related to utilization management functions, discharge planning and associated processes
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality/performance improvement tools and techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of utilization and case management principles
• Experience in the application of utilization management decision support criteria preferred
• Computer skills including data entry, word processing, and electronic messaging.
• Experience in the use of Windows-based software applications.
• Experience in the use of an electronic clinical information system preferred
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork
• Excellent organization skills, teamwork skills and time management skills
• Expert clinical knowledge of disease processes to identify care needs
• Understanding of the health care delivery system and its sites of care, delivery models, and the roles of various providers and health care professionals
• Experience in interpreting and applying benefit coverage rules and assessing coordination of benefits guidelines and managed care regulations required

Department: Care Management
Bargaining Unit: 1199 RN
Campus: WAKEFIELD
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Address: 600 East 233rd Street, Bronx
Shift: Day
Scheduled Hours: 9 AM-5 PM
Req ID: 225631
Salary Range/Pay Rate: $65.38

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