RN Registered Nurse Care Coordinator - Case Management

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health’s St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA, seeks a dedicated RN Care Coordinator in Case Management to coordinate care across the continuum and collaborate with patients, families, and the health care team.

The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement, monitor, and measure interventions for patient treatment and transitions, applying InterQual/Milliman criteria when appropriate and ensuring age-specific care protocols.

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Current RN license valid in the state of employment or holds a multistate RN license.
• AHA BLS required prior to end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and services for selected patient populations across the continuum.
• Collaborate with patient, family, physician and health care team to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and measure interventions for treatment and transitional needs.
• Apply age-appropriate care protocols and promote teamwork through effective collaboration.

Skills

Nursing experience in acute care

AHA BLS knowledge

InterQual/Milliman criteria knowledge

Education

Registered Nurse license (state of employment or multistate)

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Case management certification (CCM or ACM) preferred

Job description

RN Registered Nurse Care Coordinator - Case Management

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

This position coordinates the care and service of selected patient populations across the continuum. Works collaboratively with patient, family, physician and other members of the health care team to achieve the highest quality clinical outcomes with the most cost effective use of available resources. This position assumes responsibility for an interdisciplinary process which assesses, plans, implements, monitors, and measures the effectiveness of interventions to meet patient treatment and transitional needs. Is knowledgeable about various age-related care protocols and functions within their scope of practice. Teamwork is a vital component through effective collaboration efforts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two (2) years nursing experience in acute care hospital required
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Case management certification (CCM or ACM) preferred
• Previous experience in case management, discharge planning or utilization management role preferred
• Knowledge of InterQual and/or Milliman criteria is preferred

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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