RN Case Manager- 40/hrs, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager for 40 hours per week on the Day Shift to coordinate care for patients through the acute episode. You will collaborate with the patient/family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient, cost-effective progression of care.

You will monitor care levels, initiate evidence-based protocols, and propose transition plans within 48 hours of admission, acting as an advocate for patients and families throughout the acute

Qualifications

• BSN is required; alternative candidate with relevant education and experience may be considered if committed to obtaining BSN within 2 years from hire date.
• 1 year of experience in acute care Case Management or Utilization Management in acute care, facility, or insurance setting is required.
• Licensed RN in PA or Multi-State CompactRN license required; Certified Case Manager preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patient/family, physicians and interdisciplinary team to guide patient through acute care.
• Monitor level of care and initiate evidence-based protocols and order sets.
• Develop and propose an appropriate transition plan within 48 hours of admission.
• Advocate for patient and family throughout the acute episode of care.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Advocacy

Communication

Education

BSN required

BSN w/ commitment to obtain within 2 years

Job description

RN Case Manager- 40/hrs, Day Shifts (Temple Hospital)

3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264134

Weekly Hours

40.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Shift

In collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, the Case Manager facilitates the patient's progress through the acute episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner. Monitors the level of care, initiating evidence based protocols and order sets according to the patients' admission diagnosis, influencing the progression of care, facilitating the patients' navigation through the acute care episode, and proposes an appropriate transition plan within 48 hours of admission. The Case Manager serves as an advocate for the patient and family throughout the entire acute episode of care.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required or
• Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 2 years from date of hire Required

Experience

• 1 year experience in acute care Case Management setting or Utilization Management at an acute care facility and/or insurance company in either UR or CM Required
• General Experience Required
• General Experience and knowledge of InterQual criteria Preferred

Licenses

• PA Registered Nurse License Required Or
• Multi State Compact RN License Required
• Certified Case Manager Preferred