Emergency Department Nurse Care Manager (RN)

CentraState Healthcare System, Inc.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 94,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Magnet recognition

Job summary

CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, NJ, seeks an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Care Manager to coordinate care and optimize patient throughput across ED and inpatient encounters.

The role partners with patients, families, clinicians, and payers to ensure appropriate levels of care, promoting efficient, cost-effective care delivery. RN license in NJ and BSN or related degree are required; case management certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• RN license in NJ required.
• BSN or related bachelor’s degree required.
• Case management certification preferred.
• Experience in acute care utilization or case management advantageous.
• Strong communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Level of care determination: conduct medical necessity reviews and advise on admission criteria.
• Refer high-risk patients to social services and coordinate with social workers.
• Implement actions to prevent readmission and arrange post-discharge follow-up.
• Support patient flow by expediting diagnostics and considering disposition alternatives.
• Initiate discharge planning with assessments for social determinants of health.
• Maintain knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission and other regulatory rules.

Skills

RN license required

BSN or bachelor’s degree

Case management experience

Excellent communication

Data and computer skills

Education

BSN or Bachelor’s Degree in related field

RN license (NJ) required

Case Management certification preferred

Job description

CentraState Healthcare System in Freehold, NJ, seeks an Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Care Manager to coordinate care and optimize patient throughput across ED and inpatient encounters.

The role partners with patients, families, clinicians, and payers to ensure appropriate levels of care, promoting efficient, cost-effective care delivery. RN license in NJ and BSN or related degree are required; case management certification is a plus.