Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in NYS with current CPR Certification.
Strong customer service skills.
Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
Responsibilities
Act as a patient advocate to facilitate and coordinate transitions to the next level of care.
Collaborate with MJHC and select inpatient facilities for transitional planning and home health services.
Evaluate inpatients referred for transitional planning within the SNP line of business.
Conduct telephonic outreach to patients and facility discharge planners.
Work closely with in-house case management staff to ensure smooth transitions.
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans designed to support patient independence.
Opportunities for professional development within a growing organization.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
Overview
The challenges of affordable healthcare continue to create new opportunities. Elderplan and HomeFirst, our Medicare and Medicaid managed care health plans, are outstanding examples of how we are expanding services in response to our patients' and members' needs. These high-quality healthcare plans are designed to help keep people independent and living life on their own terms.
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. This role works within the SNP (Special Needs Plan) line of business with Elderplan. 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.
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.
MinUSD $90,000.00/Yr.
MaxUSD $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.
