Inpatient Case Manager

Inpatient Case Manager

State College, PA, United States (On-site)

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Functions independently and collaboratively to assure appropriate utilization of resources for patients across the continuum of care. Responsible for facilitating a timely and effective discharge plan in collaboration with the patient/family physician and other care givers. Coordinates patient care across an episode of care.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

1. An Associate Degree or Diploma RN with a minimum of five years acute care clinical experience or two years case management experience.
2. Preference is given to registered nurses with a bachelor or master degree in nursing and previous utilization management experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Knowledge of hospital admitting procedures, health care legislation and government/regulatory health related agencies.
2. Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly; actively listens.
3. Works well with others to solve interpersonal conflicts and problems without need of superiors.
4. Demonstrates an ability to identify and solve problems.
5. Computer skills are desirable.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. If training is in Nursing, incumbent must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
2. Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives minimum supervision from the Director, Population Health and Case Management. Functions independently; seeks guidance when necessary.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Performs concurrent review of patients admitted to the hospital to determine length of stay, medical necessity and appropriateness of admission based on approved criteria and standards.
2. Initiates, facilitates, and coordinates appropriate discharge planning/resource mobilization with patients/families.
3. Assesses psychosocial factors of patients/families, including those in crisis, through interview and other means and formulation of documented treatment plan.
4. Acts as a liaison among the Medical Staff, various hospital-based disciplines and external agencies.
5. Promotes quality patient care and effective use of resources.
6. Assists the Utilization Review (UR) Committee activities; coordinates activities as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health? At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3320
• Job Category Nursing and Patient Care Services
• Posting Date 07/20/2026, 02:05 PM
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 155 Wellness Way, State College, PA, 16803, US