Metropolitan Jewish Health System

Transitional Care RN

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in Nursing; Bachelor's preferred.
  • At least one year of acute Medical-Surgical nursing experience; CHHA/LTHHCP experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Discharge Planning/Utilization Management is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Word and Excel software.
  • Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification required.
  • Strong customer service abilities are essential.
  • Experience working within an integrated healthcare team is important.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a patient advocate to facilitate and coordinate transitions of care.
  • Collaborate with MJHC and inpatient facilities for patient evaluations.
  • Conduct telephonic outreach to engage with patients and providers.
  • Work closely with facility discharge planners for effective transitions.
  • Assist in planning home health services for patients as needed.

Benefits

  • Remote work option after training period.
  • Opportunity to work in a patient advocacy role.
  • Potential career growth through gaining experience in managed care and nursing coordination.
Full Job Description
Req #:
4304
Job ID:
15708
Job Location:
New York, NY
Zip Code:
10041
Category:
Managed Care Nursing
Agency:
Elderplan
Status:
Regular Full-Time
Office:
Remote after Training

Salary:
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Responsibilities:

The professional in this position will act as a patient advocate in facilitating, coordinating and communicating the transition of patients to next level of care in accordance with applicable law, regulations and agency policies and procedures. Works in a collaborative role with MJHC and select inpatient facilities to evaluate inpatients referred for transitional planning and/or home health services. The daily functions are carried out through a combination of telephonic outreach and collaborative efforts with facility discharge planners, MJHC, and in-house case management staff. managed care nurse, managed care rn, nursing, rn, nurse, care management

Qualifications:
  • Associates in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of acute, Medical-Surgical nursing experience. CHHA/LTHHCP experience preferred.
  • Discharge Planning/Utilization Management experience preferred.
  • Word and Excel
  • Licensed with current Registration to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in NYS; Current CPR Certification.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Ability to work within an integrated health care team.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
  • Ability to problem solve independently.
  • Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in interviewing and physical assessment skills.

About Metropolitan Jewish Health System

Metropolitan Jewish Health System is a non-profit organization that provides health care services to seniors and individuals with chronic illnesses in the New York City area. The organization was founded in 1907 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of home health care, hospice care, and long-term care in the region. Metropolitan Jewish Health System's services include skilled nursing, rehabilitation, palliative care, and social work. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients and their families. Metropolitan Jewish Health System is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.
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