RN Case Manager Supervisor-Samaritan Hospital

Nurse Supervisor

Samaritan Hospital in Albany, NY is looking for an experienced RN to assist in the leadership of the Case Management team as a Nurse Supervisor full time days. The team is willing to help train the right candidate as long as they meet the minimum requirements and have the desire and passion to learn and grow into this wonderful opportunity to progress in their nursing and leadership career.

Purpose: The Nurse Leader (NL) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) accountable for leading, managing & advancing people, processes & / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care. The NL promotes & advocates for patients, nurses / colleagues & the practice of nursing as defined by clinical area (s) of expertise & assignment.

Essential Functions Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions. Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area. Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model. Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities. Professional Nursing Process: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (ANA); Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial & supported by current & relevant evidence-based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care (AONL). Professional Leadership Practice: Inspires team to embrace the organization's Mission, Values & Vision; Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship; Embraces & encourages humanistic-altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality-focused, patient-centered & relationship-based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion. Professional Leadership Process: Provides leadership & retains accountability for delegation, choices, decisions & outcomes; Collaborates with key stakeholders & contributes to quality & improvement practices; Empowers staff to creatively problem-solve through the caring process (Caritas); Enhances an environment that prioritizes patient & colleague safety utilizing established & evidence-based practices, tools, methodologies; Drives effective patient, process, performance & stewardship / financial outcomes as measured by established metrics & trended data; Exhibits agility & willingness to take on new & additional responsibilities. Nurse Leader (NL) I Functional Role (not inclusive of titles or advancement career progression) Frontline, department-based, direct or indirect healthcare department / program; Formally / informally supervises daily & / or house functions of charge nurses, professional & frontline staff (multidisciplinary team) of assigned department; May or may not have direct report relationships; May be accountable for the staff coordination, scheduling & assignment or throughput; May participate in & contributes to the performance management / review process; Contributes to the daily performance, daily adherence to regulatory requirements & drives results of team within assigned department; Implements departmental plans & priorities identified by accountable nurse leaders.

Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Valid RN licensure authorized in the applicable state(s) of practice / employment.

Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Valid driver's license where required by assignment.

Preferred requirements:

• 2+ year of experience in case management or utilization management
• Case Management certification (CCM) or Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM)
• Discharge planning and community resource knowledge
• Maintain the highest level of customer service while completing day to day duties and responsibilities
• Critical thinking skills to problem solve
• Highest level of time management and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills to communicate in a fast pace work environment across people and teams of different backgrounds and demographics
• Engage within a team setting to help promote a strong culture
• Passion to learn, grow and develop in the nursing field

Additional Qualifications (nice to have) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree from an accredited school of nursing.

Leadership experience & / or other experience / licensure / certifications aligned with area of responsibility & assignment.

Pay Range: $44.00hr-$58.10hr EXEMPT

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.