RN Case Manager - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Friends Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a full-time Day shift to coordinate inpatient case management, facilitate communications with social workers, referral sources and service providers, and support safe, timely discharge.

You will review documentation, coordinate bed placement, guide patients through initial treatment planning, and participate in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate level of care and insurance pre-certifications.

Qualifications

• RN degree and licensure required.
• Masters degree in a human services field with one year of relevant post-graduate mental health experience and post-graduate supervised experience in alcoholism and drug abuse counseling.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documentation from referral sources to ensure appropriate admissions for level of care.
• Coordinate bed availability and placement with unit nurses and nursing leadership.
• Meet with patients to provide education on initial treatment planning and safety goals.
• Prioritize bed placement based on acuity, safety considerations, and census needs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives by reviewing nursing assessment documentation, patient consents, and ensuring insurance pre-certifications are completed.
• Provide thorough reports of patient presentation and safety precautions to unit nurses to support safe transitions.

Education

RN degree and license

Masters degree in a human services field

Job description

Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a full-time Day shift to coordinate inpatient case management, facilitate communications with social workers, referral sources and service providers, and support safe, timely discharge.

You will review documentation, coordinate bed placement, guide patients through initial treatment planning, and participate in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate level of care and insurance pre-certifications.