RN Case Manager - Acute Care Navigator & Patient Advocate

Temple Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Case Manager to support patient optimization through the acute care episode. The role requires collaboration with families, physicians, and the care team to ensure efficient progression of care and a safe transition plan.

The candidate must be a graduate nurse with a BSN and hold PA RN licensure; CCM or multi-state compact RN license is preferred for eligibility.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care setting is required.
• Bachelor's Degree BSN is required.
• PA Registered Nurse license is required.
• Certified Case Manager or Multi State Compact RN license is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with patient/family, physicians and the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient progress through the acute episode of care.
• Monitor level of care and initiate evidence-based protocols and order sets as per admission diagnosis.
• Propose an appropriate transition plan within 48 hours of admission.
• Advocate for the patient and family throughout the entire acute episode of care.

Skills

Nurse RN

Case management

Education

Bachelor's Degree BSN

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Temple Health in Philadelphia is seeking a Case Manager to support patient optimization through the acute care episode. The role requires collaboration with families, physicians, and the care team to ensure efficient progression of care and a safe transition plan.

The candidate must be a graduate nurse with a BSN and hold PA RN licensure; CCM or multi-state compact RN license is preferred for eligibility.