Experience in Utilization Management/Case Management
Knowledge of InterQual, with Behavioral Health InterQual as a plus
Strong computer skills
Responsibilities
Enhance patient care services from admission to discharge
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs
Reduce length of stay and resource utilization
Ensure proper reimbursement for services
Facilitate patient movement through acute illness phases
Link patients with post-discharge care providers
Benefits
Full-time schedule with consistent hours
Every other weekend and holiday off
Opportunity to work with diverse patient populations
Engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration
Focus on quality patient care and outcomes
Full Job Description
What You'll Be Doing
The Case Manager enhances the delivery of patient care services from admission to discharge through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Case Manager efficiently meets patient needs to assure high quality patient care, reduce length of stay and resource utilization, and ensure reimbursement. Drawing on a broad clinical and systems management knowledge base, the Case Manager facilitates the movement of the patient through the acute phase of an episode of illness and ensures linkage with post discharge care providers. The population served is comprised of adult and pediatric tertiary and ambulatory patients.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Preferred
Current New Jersey RN License
Minimum 3 years of acute hospital experience including Utilization
Management/Case Management, InterQual knowledgeable (Behavioral Health InterQual a plus), good computer skills.
Full Time 8:00am-4:30pm every other weekend every other holiday
About CarePoint Health
CarePoint Health is a healthcare network in Hudson County, New Jersey. It operates three hospitals, Bayonne Medical Center, Christ Hospital in Jersey City, and Hoboken University Medical Center, as well as a nursing home and various outpatient facilities. The network was formed in 2012 and is owned by a private equity firm, Avery Group.
