RN Case Manager Contingent Days

POSITION SUMMARY:

To coordinate and facilitate patient care through the Valley Health Care System as it relates to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and transition of patients care between healthcare organizations and community providers, ensuring the continuation of safe, and quality care for patients at all settings. Must be available to work weekend hours as needed.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required. ANCC case management certification preferred. Expectations: achieve ANCC case management certification within two years (effective 2016), or when requirements for sitting for the exam case management exam, as stated by the ANCC, (Transitions of Care Sub-Specialty Certification)

EXPERIENCE:
Minimum five years experience in utilization review management and/or case management preferred. Minimum 5 years experience as a registered nurse required. Must be available to work weekend hours as needed.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Registered Nurse. Licensed in State of New Jersey. Current acute care clinical knowledge with broad base medical/surgical background. Demonstrates effective interaction and communication (oral, writing, presenting) skills. Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and a changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively within the health-system; with patients and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e., physicians, Rehab, Respiratory, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills effectively problem-solve and provide case management services.

Area of Talent: Nursing

Organization: The Valley Hospital

Department: VH CASE MGMT/SOCIAL SVC

Shift: Day

Contingent

Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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