RN Case Manager

Job Description:

Responsible for organizing and providing care to patients through the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Supports the physician and interdisciplinary team to assure patient progress through the continuum of care to discharge, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payers. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. This role is accountable for planning effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources for a designated caseload.