Are you looking for a career that provides daily challenges and allows you to make a real, lasting difference in the lives of our patients? If so, we want you to join our team of passionate Case Managers and use your expertise to provide personalized support to patients of every age. You will have a chance to augment medical care by assisting patients in making positive lifestyle changes, understand the impact of their diagnosis, and coordinate complex hospital discharges. Employees of Jamaica Hospital Medical Center are committed to serving our patients and the community in a way that is second to none; join us to begin a meaningful career with true job satisfaction. The Case Management department at Jamaica Hospital currently seeks RN Case Managers for immediate full-time career opportunities. Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supplying managed care insurers with documentation supporting acute inpatient hospitalization for patients on their assigned units.
- Identify the need for post discharge services as well as identify potential barriers for a safe and timely discharge.
- Collaborate with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide safe and timely discharge of patients.
Requirements - Associate degree in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred
- NYS Registered Nurse license required.
- PRI and SCREEN certification required (may be obtained following hiring).
- Propensity for compassion and ability to relate to patients with various needs.
- Great communication skills and ability to articulate care plans to patients and their families.
- Excellent organization and record-keeping skills, and the ability to multitask.
- Sound critical thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Strong computer literacy to maintain and manage case records.