RN - Registered Nurse Care Manager - Emergency Department

Case Management Society of America (CMSA) ®; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scranton seeks a full-time RN Care Manager to work in the Emergency Department. The role involves developing patient care plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring quality patient outcomes. The position offers a flexible 4-day work week with a competitive benefits package, including health insurance from day one and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

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

401(k) with automatic contributions

Robust PTO, paid holidays, and personal time

Up to $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement

Wellness program with incentives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years RN work experience required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop a plan of care for patients from admission through discharge.
• Collaborate with the ED interdisciplinary team to support patients.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and participate in monitoring.

Skills

Collaboration

Assessment

Coordination

Monitoring

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Our Geisinger nurses make a difference in the lives of the people they see every day—our friends, neighbors, and family members. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Send us your resume here; we'd love to hear from you!

Job Duties

The RN Care Manager in the ED works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. Ensure the patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and evaluations. Assess and respond to patient and family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members. Identify and resolve barriers that hinder effective patient care.

A flexible RN opportunity with a 4-day work week! This position is full-time, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours weekly. Three (3) years of RN work experience is required. Union, yes.

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

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, interdisciplinary team, and others to assess, plan, and initiate the patient plan of care.
• Facilitate and coordinate discharge details to appropriate agencies.
• Develop and coordinate an individualized care plan.
• Serve as a resource regarding available agency, facility, and community services to assist in discharge planning.
• Complete appropriate federal, state, and local forms.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and participate in quality monitoring and improvement by monitoring care quality, reporting risks, and entering data to support quality initiatives.
• Conduct ongoing case reviews for delays or variances in care; raise issues with relevant departments and physicians.
• Capture data as per department policy.
• Communicate issues for resolution and intervention to appropriate physicians.
• Use approved medical necessity criteria to ensure patient appropriateness of setting.
• Involve payer liaison in cases potentially not meeting medical necessity guidelines.
• Support the payer liaison role to resolve barriers and avoid third-party payer denials.
• Maintain awareness of all concurrent denials through interaction with payer liaison.
• Work with payer liaison to facilitate timely discharges or alternative care plans acceptable to all parties.

Geisinger cares about its patients, members, and you and your family. We offer a competitive benefits package to ensure health, financial stability, and professional growth. We value diversity and inclusion. Learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

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

Position Details

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. All responsibilities and policies must be adhered to. The statements are not exhaustive but represent key elements for successful performance.

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required); Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Experience: Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, members, students, Geisinger family, and communities. We value kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We promote a diverse, inclusive environment and are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.