Manager Care Coordination - Care Transitions

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Be Well wellness programs

Be Balanced paid time off

Be Secured retirement & life insurance

Be Rewarded tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Manager of Care Coordination to lead case management and social work teams dedicated to improving patient throughput and care transitions. The role directs discharge planning, resource utilization, and interdepartmental collaboration across care settings.

The position requires advanced practice in care coordination, with a focus on effective planning, coordination with insurance providers, and partnership with nursing staff, patients,

Qualifications

• Master's of Social Work Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 5 years experience in acute care required.
• Progressive leadership experience required.
• Either: (A) currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nursing required, OR (B) currently licensed as a social worker by Pennsylvania Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of case management and social work teams.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource utilization for patients.
• Oversee transfers between acute care, rehab, nursing homes, home care, etc.
• Collaborate with insurance companies, nursing staff, patients, families, and physicians to optimize care delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's of Social Work Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Manager Care Coordination - Care Transitions

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Responsible for managing, evaluating, providing and improving care coordination services for patients through efficient and effective planning, directing, coordinating and controlling of material/financial resources and human resources. This positions primary purpose is to manage the daily operations of case management and social work who are responsible for patient throughput, including, but not limited to: discharge planning; community resources utilization for patients; transfers-acute care, rehab, nursing home, home, and so forth; working with insurance companies; partnering with nursing staff, the patient/family and physician for effective and efficient delivery of care utilizing the patient?s available resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's of Social Work Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• 5 years experience in acute care required.
• Progressive leadership experience required.
• Either: (A) currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required, OR (B) currently licensed as a social worker by Pennsylvania Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Organizational skills required.
• Excellent written and oral communications required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and public speaking skills required.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.