RN Case Manager in Somerville, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: RN Case Manager

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Case Management

Req #: 0000243197

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $96,033.60 - $124,841.60 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.