Registered Nurse Complex Care BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses and recognition programs

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Complex Care Case Manager to support case managers in complex discharges and optimize transitional care. You will mentor teams, coordinate resources, and analyze performance trends to improve patient outcomes.

Reporting to the Case Management Nursing Director, this hybrid, 40-hour-day role requires MA RN licensure, inpatient case management experience, and strong communication across clinical and administrative stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required
• Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Active MA RN license required or eligible
• ACMA/CM-related certifications preferred (ACMA- RN, ACM, CMAC)

Responsibilities

• Mentor and guide case managers on complex discharges
• Identify barriers to care progression and coordinate resources
• Analyze trends in length of stay, readmissions, and utilization
• Collaborate with interprofessional teams and external partners
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based practice, regulations, and accreditation standards

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Resource coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummarySummary:The Complex Care Case Manager supports case managers in designated areas with complex patient discharges and is an integral part of the Case Management Department. The role reports to Case management nursing Director, with primary efforts focused on supporting patient care progression initiatives and optimal transitional care planning. The Complex Care Case Manager is responsible for researching resources, identifying, and optimizing complex discharge plans for unique patients and groups of patients who often experience barriers to care progression. The role provides day-to-day support and guidance to the nurse case managers and serves in a consultative role to other interprofessional team members, including nursing leadership, physician leadership, hospital administrators, and external community partners.Does this position require Patient Care? YesEssential Functions: Acts as a case manager expert and mentor, independently identifying and resolving issues that impact the quality, safety, and timeliness of care transitions, and escalates to involved stakeholders as appropriate.-Co-manages with unit-based case managers complex patient care discharges and collaborates with interprofessional clinical teams both internally (i.e. patient financial services, physical therapy) and externally.-Through participation in routine huddles, rounds, and service line meetings, identifies potential discharge barrier mitigation strategies to ensure care progression and safe care transitions, maximizing all MGB programs.-Identifies new internal and external escalation pathways and shares with the case management team, providing valuable resources and updates.-Responsible for executing, socializing, and enforcing best practices related to case management with case managers and other interprofessional care team colleagues.-Provides mentorship and guidance to clinical teams and case management as needed on complex care and post-acute discharge.-Monitors ongoing performance of initiatives, collects data, and develops recommendations/identifies opportunities for performance improvement.-Analyzes trends in lengths of stay, census, readmissions, non-qualified hospital days, and the impact on continuum-based utilization using high-reliability frameworks.-Coordinates efforts to optimize hospital days, including ineffective admission determinations, discharge planning, utilization of ancillary services, and timely placement.-Monitors changes and stays current in evidence-based practices, healthcare regulations, payer requirements, accreditation standards, and industry standards to ensure appropriate changes are incorporated into patient care coordination.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and Credentialscurrent RN registration in MassachusettsAccredited Case Manager - Registered Nurse [ACM-RN] - American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferredAccredited Case Manager [ACM] - American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferredCase Management Administrator-Certified [CMAC] - The Center for Case Management preferred Nursing Case Management [CMGT-BC] - American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferredExperienceInpatient case management experience with advanced knowledge around standards of practice and regulatory and payer compliance 5-7 years requiredExtensive experience and knowledge in discharge planning 5-7 years requiredExtensive understanding of post-acute resources 5-7 years requiredUtilization review 5-7 years preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Case Management in acute setting and Utilization Management experience/knowledge.- Strong assessment and problem-solving skills.- Strong interpersonal skills.- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.- Goal-oriented and accountable.- Demonstrated organizational skills.- Demonstrated ability to work in a complex setting.- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team-based environment.- Strong oral and written communication skills.- Capacity and willingness to present cases/themes to internal and external stakeholders.- Computer experience preferred.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Shift: 40hr dayRemote TypeHybridWork Location45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$58,656.00 - $142,448.80/AnnualGrade98TEMPAt Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.