RN - Registered Nurse Care Manager - Emergency Department

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated RN Care Manager to join their Emergency Department team. This full-time role offers a flexible 4-day work week with 10-hour shifts, focusing on patient-centered care from admission to discharge. The successful candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective care coordination and quality improvement. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization provides a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage from day one. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) from day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Robust PTO and six paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Wellness program with incentives

Employee Assistance Program

Family-friendly benefits including parental leave

Voluntary benefits like critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of RN work experience required.
• Strong assessment and care coordination skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and team members to develop patient care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and coordinate discharge details.

Skills

Patient Care Coordination

Assessment and Evaluation

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Discharge Planning

Quality Improvement

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

The RN Care Manager in the ED works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop the plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. They ensure patient progress towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring care through assessments and evaluations. The role involves assessing and responding to patient and family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members, as well as identifying and resolving barriers to effective patient care.

This is a flexible RN opportunity with a 4-day work week. The position is full-time, with 10-hour shifts totaling 40 hours weekly. A minimum of three (3) years of RN work experience is required. The position is unionized.

The successful candidate will work in the Emergency Room, collaborating closely with the ED interdisciplinary team to support the emergency patient population.

1. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other team members to assess, plan, and initiate the patient’s care plan.
2. Coordinate discharge details to appropriate agencies.
3. Develop and implement individualized care coordination plans.
4. Serve as a resource regarding available agency, facility, and community services for discharge planning.
5. Complete necessary federal, state, and local forms.
6. Ensure adherence to quality standards, monitor care quality, report risks and quality issues, and support quality improvement initiatives.
7. Conduct ongoing case reviews for delays or variances in care, and communicate issues for resolution.
8. Capture data as per department policy.
9. Communicate identified issues to physicians for resolution.
10. Use approved medical necessity criteria to ensure appropriate care settings.
11. Involve payer liaisons in cases potentially not meeting medical necessity guidelines and support efforts to resolve barriers to avoid third-party denials.
12. Monitor and facilitate timely discharges or alternative care plans acceptable to all parties.

Geisinger cares about its patients, members, and employees. We offer a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial stability, and professional growth. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment. Learn more at https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity.

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision) from day one
• Three medical plan options, including expanded networks for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with FSA and HSA options
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with automatic contributions
• Robust PTO, six paid holidays, and personal time
• Up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program with incentives
• Family-friendly benefits including adoption, fertility, parental leave, and military leave
• Employee Assistance Program for various support services
• Voluntary benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet insurance

Work is performed in a clinical environment. All job-specific obligations and organizational policies must be followed. The profile statements are not exhaustive but represent typical elements necessary for successful performance.