Care Manager- Per Diem

Case Manager RN

With a commitment to patient and family-centered care, the Case Manager RN uses the nursing process in ways that values the uniqueness of each individual and addresses the physical, psychological, emotional, and social needs of the diversity of patients served by Jefferson Health. The Case Manager RN utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge to comprehensively coordinate care for a defined patient population to facilitate patients through the continuum of care. Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and establishes a safe discharge plan for assigned patients. The Case Manager RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers and other health team members to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care. Responsibilities include risk assessment and management of clinical populations and discharge planning. The Case Manager RN act as a patient advocate and helps patients and their families understand their health status and treatment options while ensuring that the patient receives the assistance necessary to follow through with their personal treatment plan.

Case Manager RNs are responsible for the following:

• Advocates for the patient and family throughout the entire episode of care.
• Monitors patient's progression intervening as needed to ensure efficient patient progress.
• Coordinates all aspects of discharge planning and establishes a safe discharge plan.

The Case Manager RN utilizes advanced nursing skills and knowledge to comprehensively coordinate care for a defined patient population in order to facilitate patients through the continuum of care.

Qualifications for this position include:

• Bachelors of Nursing required
• Three (3) + years case management/discharge planning experience
• CCM certification preferred
• Active RN license in NJ/PA

Benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Coaching, Commuter Discounts, Day Care Services, etc.

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Albert Einstein Medical Center

Primary Location Address: 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson, principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.