Job Title: Lead Case Manager RN
Location: MMC Southern Campus
Department Name: Case Management
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $91,800.00 - $117,800.00 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:RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Lead Case Manager for the Case Management department at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.
Qualifications:Required:- Current and valid licensure as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker in the state of New Jersey
- EARC certification is required within 6 months of hire and will be arranged by RWJBH
- Minimum 2 years of acute care case management experience
- Demonstrated expertise in discharge planning, care coordination, and utilization management
Preferred- If SW, LCSW preferred
- Certification in Case Management (ACM or CCM).
- Experience serving as a preceptor, mentor, or informal leader
- Experience managing complex cases and escalation processes
Essential Functions:- Responsibilities inclusive of RN/SW case management role (see Case Manager, RN, and Case Manager, SW, job descriptions. Includes provision of direct case management services, including assessment, care coordination, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Serve as a resource, mentor, and preceptor for case management staff, supporting clinical decision-making and workflow efficiency.
- Assist with daily workflow coordination, including prioritization of cases, assignment support, and throughput optimization.
- Identify and address discharge barriers, providing real-time problem-solving and escalating complex issues to physicians, leadership, or hospital administration as needed.
- Act as a point of contact for operational and clinical escalations during assigned shifts, particularly in the absence of case management leadership.
- Represent case management in meetings, interdisciplinary rounds, and site- or system-level initiatives as needed.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of department resources, workflows, policies, and procedures to support standardization.
- Support onboarding, orientation, and competency development of new staff and team members.
- Promote compliance with regulatory requirements, including CMS Conditions of Participation, payer guidelines, and documentation standards.
- Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives focused on LOS, throughput, patient flow, and discharge outcomes.
- Demonstrate adaptability and support efforts to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed by management.
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!
