RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Transitions Lead

Independence Health System; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA, seeks an experienced RN for a critical role in care coordination and transition management. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor patient care, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe and effective care transitions.

Responsibilities include charting in patient records, discharge planning, and advocating for patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduated of an accredited nursing program.
• Two (2) years recent healthcare/clinical experience, or recent clinical experience in an emergency department, case management, or utilization review position.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of payor/insurance benefits
• Functional Skills on PC and Related Software (Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements coordinates, and monitors and evaluates options for patients, their families, caregivers and the health care team, including providers, to promote effective care coordination outcomes.
• Manages transitions of care effectively as one of the critical components to reducing readmissions and poor health outcomes.
• Initiates care coordination strategies that are evidence-based and outcome focused.
• Identifies patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients, and care givers that need to understand care requirements.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching patient/family to understand condition, medications, and self-care skills; answering questions.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Payor knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Health System in Greensburg, PA, seeks an experienced RN for a critical role in care coordination and transition management. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor patient care, coordinating with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe and effective care transitions.

Responsibilities include charting in patient records, discharge planning, and advocating for patients and families while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with regulatory standards.