Job Title: Registered Nurse - Care Manager
Department: Care Management
Location: Rochester General Hospital
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Schedule: Day
SUMMARY:
As a Registered Nurse - Care Manager, your excellent interpersonal, leadership and collaboration skills ensure the appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining the quality of care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluation & Review. Evaluate hospital admissions to assure care is medically necessary and delivered at the most appropriate level; actively participate in the concurrent review process and communicate/intervene with third party payors to ensure reimbursement for services are provided while maintaining quality of care
Patient Management. Collaborate with providers, patients and families to address concerns and identify safe, effective discharge plans; intervene to identify and facilitate early referral for discharge planning; facilitate the discharge process by working with the healthcare team to identify alternative solutions to minimize system delays while ensuring a safe discharge plan
Recommendation. Coordinate and participate in the development, implementation and revisions of evidence based clinical pathways and guidelines; participate in driving clinical and administrative compliance with care guidelines and core measures; identify and recommend actions for improvement
ATTRIBUTES
Three (3) years of acute hospital care, case management or utilization management experience preferred
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Good understanding of medical management techniques and processes
Knowledge of federal and state regulations (DOH, Medicaid/Medicare)
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of third party payor and/or managed care payment principles helpful
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
At least 6 months RN experience preferred
EDUCATION:
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$82,742.00 - $113,568.00
CITY:
Rochester
POSTAL CODE:
14621
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.