Job DescriptionThe 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.
QualificationsRequired:- 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:- 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)
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:
Team Member 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
Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
