RN Case Manager (Patient Care Coordinator)

at  RWJBarnabas Health

JOB OVERVIEW:

The RN Case manager will be responsible for all aspects of Case Management for Inpatients to determine appropriateness of continued stay, care planning, utilization management and discharge planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates quality healthcare services to meet a patient s specific healthcare needs as a result of gathering relevant and comprehensive information by interviewing the patient/family, the primary care physician and the interdisciplinary care team to promote positive clinical and financial outcomes.
• Performs the primary role functions of assessment, planning, facilitation and advocacy, which are achieved through collaboration with the patient and those involved in the patient s care.
• Assures that appropriate services are generated in a timely and cost-effective manner by assisting the patient, whenever possible, to appropriately self-direct care, self-advocate, and make informed healthcare decisions to the highest degree possible.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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