Job Description

The Nurse Care Manager utilizes expert clinical skills and a disease specific knowledge base to assist identified patients through the continuum of care in an effort to provide appropriate, quality care in a cost-effective manner. The Nurse Care Manager conducts daily assessments to identify high risk patients and manages their care during the acute care episode.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey and BLSHCP Certification required 6 months from date of hire or transfer required. For some specialties, a Master's degree in Nursing may be required, with an advanced practice nurse certification.
EXPERIENCE: 5-7 years clinical experience required. Prior case management/insurance management experience preferred. Excellent interpersonal, written communication skills and computer literacy required as well as analytical and delegation skills. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, blood borne pathogens, including exposure to infectious disease, hazardous substances, and potential injury. This position requires frequent walking and standing.
The essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Nurse Case Manager at Mainland reports to the Case Management Divisional Manager and the Nurse Case Manager at City reports to the Case Management Director.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

About AtlantiCare

AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.

The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.

AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.

AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values

Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.

Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.

Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.

To make an appointment, call our access center at 1-888-569-1000, and learn more about us at www.atlanticare.org.

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Industry

Healthcare & Social Services

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Atlantic City, NJ

Year Founded

1898

Website

atlanticare.org

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