Inpatient Care Manager (RN)- Full Time, Days, 8 AM - 4 PM, Atlantic Health Morristown...

Job Description The Inpatient Care Manager plays a critical role in coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient care throughout the hospitalization and discharge process. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care and the safe transition of patients to the next level of care. Principal Accountabilities Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy Manage, coordinate, and facilitate care delivery through comprehensive patient and family assessments. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal clinical and psychosocial outcomes. Utilization & Documentation Oversight Conduct daily chart and utilization reviews to ensure appropriate level of care. Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Interdisciplinary Collaboration Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care rounds. Identify and proactively address quality‑of‑care concerns, barriers to progression of care, and discharge delays. Discharge Planning Formulate, coordinate, and implement individualized discharge plans. Ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions across the continuum of care, including post‑acute services and community resources. Resource & Outcome Management Monitor healthcare resource utilization and length of stay. Partner with the Supervisor/Manager of Case Management to evaluate outcomes and improve care delivery processes. Required Qualifications Current RN license in the State of New Jersey Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Minimum 2-3 years of recent acute care nursing experience Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills Effective communication and collaboration abilities Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in Care Management, Case Management, Utilization Review, or Discharge Planning Knowledge of payer requirements, regulatory standards, and care transitions Case Management certification (CCM) Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full‑time and part‑time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non‑elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On‑Site Childcare Well‑Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance EEO Statement Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stryker Corporation