Case Manager

RN Case Manager Req #: 0000243197 Category: Case Management Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJ Somerset Department: Case Management Pay Range: $96,033.60 - $124,841.60 per year Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876 Job Overview The RN Case manager will be responsible for all aspects of Case Management for patients to determine the appropriateness of continued stay, care planning, utilization management and discharge planning. Qualifications Required: Current Registered Nurse with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited school or university, or equivalent RN degree with commensurate clinical experience Minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a hospital setting with a minimum of one year experience in Case Management/Utilization Management, Discharge Planning, & Community Health Nursing Preferred: Case Management certification preferred. Utilization review and/or discharge planning experience preferred. Certifications and Licenses Required BLS certification Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License Scheduling Requirements Full-Time Day Shift (40 hours per week) Essential Functions Coordinates quality healthcare services to meet a patient's specific healthcare needs as a result of gathering relevant and comprehensive information by interviewing the patient/family, the primary care physician and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive clinical and financial outcomes. Performs the primary role functions of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy, which are achieved through collaboration with the patient and those involved in the patient's care. Assures that appropriate services are generated in a timely and cost-effective manner by assisting the patient, whenever possible, to appropriately self-direct care, self-advocate, and make informed healthcare decisions to the highest degree possible. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits and Perks Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr RWJBarnabas Health