Nurse Care Manager

St. Joseph's Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, Rx and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan with company 
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Health & Wellness initiatives

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Long‑Term Disability

Life Insurance options

On‑site day‑care program

Benefits for 20 hours/week and under

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in New Jersey seeks an experienced registered nurse to coordinate and implement systems and services for multidisciplinary patient care, aiming for optimal outcomes.

The role involves reviewing admissions, length of stay, and care level against illness criteria, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff to reduce resource use and improve reimbursement efficiency. NJ licensure is required; CCM certification is preferred, with three years of related experience in critical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required.
• Three years of experience in Adult and/or Pediatric Critical Care, Stepdown, Medical/Surgical, and/or Maternal Child Nursing.
• Experience in Managed Care, Home Care, Discharge Planning, or Case Management strongly recommended.
• CCM certification preferred.
• RN licensure in New Jersey required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement systems and services toward a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care management.
• Provide clear communication across the continuum to improve patient outcomes.
• Review medical records for admissions, continued stay, and level of care changes against illness criteria to ensure optimal reimbursement.

Skills

RN coordination

Communicational skills

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the coordination and implementation of systems and services leading toward an organized, multidisciplinary team approach to patient care management. Provides clear communication across the continuum to improve patient outcomes. Assures quality, cost‑efficient care for an identified patient population through the continuum of care. Develops and coordinates efforts to reduce clinical resource utilization by working closely with physicians, nursing staff and other hospital personnel. Reviews medical records for appropriateness of admissions, continued stay and level of care changes against criteria of severity of illness and illness of service to ensure optimal reimbursement to the hospital.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Three years of experience in Adult and/or Pediatric Critical Care, Stepdown, Medical/Surgical, and/or Maternal Child Nursing.
• Experience in Managed Care, Home Care, Discharge Planning, or Case Management strongly recommended.
• Case Management Society of America Certification (CCM) preferred.
• Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Health & Wellness initiatives
• Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability
• Life Insurance options
• On‑site day‑care program
• Per Diem and part‑time employees working under 20 hours per week receive specific benefits as detailed by the employer.

Pay Transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and more. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.