Day Shift RN Case Manager — Acute Care Advocate

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated RN Case Manager for 40 hours per week with day shifts. You will collaborate with patients, families, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to guide acute-care patients through admission, care progression, and a timely transition plan.

The role emphasizes advocacy, evidence-based protocols, and care coordination to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care, with a focus on InterQual criteria in decision-making.

Qualifications

• RN Case Manager role in acute care setting requiring BSN or equivalent with commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years.
• Experience in case management or utilization management preferred.
• Knowledge of InterQual criteria is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient progression through acute episode of care.
• Monitors level of care and initiates protocols and order sets.
• Advocates for patient/family and coordinates transitions within 48 hours of admission.

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Evidence-based protocols

Care coordination

Education

BSN degree

Commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years

Tools

InterQual criteria knowledge

Job description

Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated RN Case Manager for 40 hours per week with day shifts. You will collaborate with patients, families, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to guide acute-care patients through admission, care progression, and a timely transition plan.

The role emphasizes advocacy, evidence-based protocols, and care coordination to ensure high-quality, cost-effective care, with a focus on InterQual criteria in decision-making.