Metropolitan Jewish Health System

Transitional Care RN

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associates in Nursing required; Baccalaureate Degree preferred.
  • At least one year of experience in acute, Medical-Surgical nursing.
  • Preferred background in Discharge Planning or Utilization Management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Current NYS Registration as Registered Professional Nurse and CPR Certification required.
  • Exceptional customer service skills.
  • Strong critical thinking and independent problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a patient advocate to facilitate transitions to next level of care.
  • Coordinate communication between patients, healthcare teams, and facility discharge planners.
  • Evaluate inpatients referred for transitional planning and home health services.
  • Engage in daily telephonic outreach to support patient transitions.
  • Collaborate with integrated health care teams and in-house case management staff.

Benefits

  • Supportive work environment with collaborative healthcare teams.
  • Opportunity to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Engagement in patient advocacy and care management roles.
Full Job Description
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.


Min

USD $90,000.00/Yr.

Max

USD $110,000.00/Yr.

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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