RN Case Manager, Inpatient Cardiology

Job Description

Job DescriptionPosition Overview

The RN Case Managers for both inpatient and outpatient settings play a crucial role in facilitating the transition of patients from hospital care to home or other facilities, tailored to individual patient needs. These professionals conduct clinical evaluations to explore options based on medical requirements and insurance coverage. Specifically, the Cardiology RN Case Managers collaborate with clinical teams to secure essential medical equipment, ensuring a safe and cost-effective transition for patients. This includes items such as intravenous therapies, enteral therapies, durable medical equipment, and dressing supplies. Additionally, RN Case Managers assess the need for services like skilled nursing, home health aides, and personal care attendants. They are integral members of the Cardiology multidisciplinary team, dedicated to providing patients with the necessary resources to remain in their communities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, organize, and manage daily operations related to care coordination and transitions, addressing the complex health needs of patients and their families.
• Possess a strong understanding of community health services, insurance systems, and post-acute care requirements for inpatient families.
• Collaborate effectively with inpatient nursing teams and case managers.
• Integrate regulatory standards, length of stay considerations, resource management, funding sources, and capacity planning to enhance service delivery.
• Engage actively in hospital, departmental, and multidisciplinary initiatives, committees, and special projects as needed.
• Commit to a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotating holidays and weekends.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is required.
• A Master's degree in a related healthcare field is preferred.

Experience

• At least 5 years of nursing experience is required; pediatric experience is preferred.
• Experience in Case Management (Discharge Planning and/or Utilization Management) is preferred.

Licensure and Certifications

• Must hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certification as a Certified Case Manager is preferred; if not currently certified, a willingness to obtain this within the first two years of employment is required.

The salary range posted reflects our organization's reasonable and good-faith expectations at the time of this announcement.

Base pay offers will be determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and other job-related elements. This base salary is part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, affordable health, vision, and dental insurance, childcare and student loan assistance, generous paid time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension options, tuition reimbursement, and discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes. Join us to experience the rewards of teamwork and dedication.