Manager Care Coordination - Care Transitions

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Manager of Care Coordination - Care Transitions to oversee daily operations of case management and social work. This full-time role requires leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on discharge planning and resource utilization.

Located in Hershey, this day-shift position (8:00a–4:30p) emphasizes ensuring optimal patient throughput, working with families, physicians, and insurance entities to deliver

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: RN license by PA Board OR Social Worker license by PA Boards required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of case management and social work for patient throughput.
• Coordinate discharge planning and use of community resources.
• Collaborate with nursing staff, patients/families and physicians for effective care delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Education

Master's of Social Work

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

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 Employer and 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.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Manager Care Coordination - Care Transitions

Location US:PA: Hershey | Human Services | Full Time

Req ID 102312