RN Case Manager — Acute Care Navigator

Temple-Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking an RN Case Manager in Clinical Resource Management for the 40-hour Day Shift. The role works with patients, families, physicians and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate efficient, cost-conscious care through the acute episode and timely discharge planning.

Collaboration and advocacy are core to guiding patients from admission to transition. The successful candidate will have a BSN (or equivalent), with 1 year of acute care Case Management or Utilization Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Required
• 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
• 1 year experience in acute care Case Management or Utilization Management required

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patient, family, physicians and the care team to guide the patient through the acute episode of care
• Monitor level of care and initiate evidence-based protocols and order sets
• Influence progression of care and facilitate transitions within 48 hours of admission
• Advocate for patients and families throughout the entire acute episode of care

Skills

Case management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical terminology

Education

BSN

Relevant education/experience substitute

Job description

Temple Health is seeking an RN Case Manager in Clinical Resource Management for the 40-hour Day Shift. The role works with patients, families, physicians and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate efficient, cost-conscious care through the acute episode and timely discharge planning.

Collaboration and advocacy are core to guiding patients from admission to transition. The successful candidate will have a BSN (or equivalent), with 1 year of acute care Case Management or Utilization Management