Lead Registered Nurse Care Manager

Job Description

The Lead RN Care Management provides leadership to the interdisciplinary team responsible for care management, care coordination, and discharge planning. The Lead RN ensures patients move effectively through the continuum of care in an effort to provide appropriate, safe, quality care in a cost-effective manner. The Lead RN acts as a resource for staff and offers input/assists with complex cases, discharge dispositions, and other daily issues that occur. Duties include: assistance to the Director of Care Management through oversight and support of staff, case review, scheduling, monitoring length of stay, and resource management and Emergency Department Case Management activity when requested. The Lead also provides care management to a defined population of patients, and continued mentorship of the care management team. Ambulatory Lead Care manager will assist Director in oversight of CM caseloads, care plan & assessment completion, potential case identification, and other HealtheCare related tasks.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating a commitment to teamwork and cooperation.

EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey or multistate license.
• Certificate for Case Management (CCM) Preferred.
• BLS required.

2 -- 4 years care management required. Prior clinical experience may be substituted. Knowledge of AtlantiCare's Value Based Programs/Contracts required. Establishes relationships to influence decisions, gain cooperation, and facilitate change with Providers, all levels of management, employees, and supervisors of other Hospital, Ambulatory, and community partners required. Well-developed communication and facilitation and analytical skills required.

Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

Demonstrates the competencies established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool for this position.

Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. Position requires considerable walking and standing and some sitting at a desk and computer.

The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements. Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.