Inpatient Care Manager-BSN

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager-BSN to coordinate comprehensive care across the continuum. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans while ensuring safe discharge planning and optimal resource use.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes, advocate for patients, and support performance improvement initiatives to enhance care delivery in Allentown and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 3 years experience in care coordination, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office.
• 1 year EMR experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to coordinate care plans efficiently.
• Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and learning theory.
• Proven leadership skills.
• RN license PA/NJ upon hire or NJ upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments at patient entry to determine LOS, discharge needs, and resources.
• Coordinate safe and timely discharge planning with post-acute care and arrangements.
• Monitor patient progress and participate in rounds, resolving barriers to discharge.
• Advocate for patients and families, addressing clinical and psychosocial needs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop patient plans.
• Maintain knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and payer benefits and reimbursement.
• Educate patients and families to support self-management and adherence.
• Communicate with physicians and staff to coordinate transition planning.
• Interact with coworkers and align with LVHN values.

Skills

Leadership

EMR experience

Nursing theory

Diversity & inclusion

Analytical tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

RN license (PA/NJ)

Master's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

The Inpatient Care Manager-BSN applies leverages nursing expertise to coordinate comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning. The Inpatient Care Manager-BSN serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Additionally, the individual actively manages resources to minimize unnecessary utilization and supports performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency.

Job Duties

• Conducts comprehensive assessments at the patient entry to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources; develops and implements individualized plans of care and transition plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinates safe and timely discharge planning, including securing post-acute authorizations, arranging transportation, homecare, and facility placements, and facilitating transfers when needed.
• Monitors and manages patient progress through daily review, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, initiative-taking identification and resolution of barriers to discharge.
• Advocates for patients and families, addresses clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs while ensuring their preferences are reflected throughout the care continuum.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans.
• Develops and maintains knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and key payer benefits and reimbursement methodologies.
• Assists patients/families with self-management through education, visits, and telephonic engagement and encourages and supports patient adherence to their care plans.
• Communicates with physicians, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate transition planning.
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• 3 years experience in one of the following settings: care coordination, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office setting
• 1 year prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience
• Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently
• Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools
• Knowledge of nursing theory and application of learning theory
• Proven leadership skills
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Nursing
• Familiar with EHRs: EPIC
• ACM - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association within 3 Years or CCM - Certified Case Manager - Commission for Case Manager Certification within 3 Years

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift

• Day Shift
• Work Schedule: M-F 8am-4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Address

1202 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location

Allentown- 1202 Cedar Crest

Position Type

Onsite

Union

Not Applicable

Department

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

Additional Information

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.