Job Description:
• Coordinate and oversee delivery of patient care for assigned inpatient and outpatient populations
• Assess patient needs and recommend care based on severity of illness, care requirements, and appropriate service level
• Collaborate with bedside nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams on individualized care plans
• Conduct patient rounds and serve as a resource for patients and families
• Provide pre-operative education, discharge planning, and post-discharge follow-up care
• Ensure patients and families understand treatment plans and discharge instructions
• Facilitate transitions of care and coordinate post-acute services
• Mentor and guide nursing staff and healthcare professionals
• Promote professional accountability, regulatory compliance, patient safety, and continuous improvement
• Delegate responsibilities and ensure accountability for care delivery
• Support quality improvement, outcome improvement, safety, and operational performance initiatives
• Reduce length of stay, optimize resource utilization, and improve care efficiency
• Analyze outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective action plans
• Track and report performance indicators and clinical metrics
• Monitor patient progression and document utilization management activities in electronic medical record systems
• Use technology and data analytics for quality improvement, risk management, and performance measurement
• Maintain knowledge of insurance authorization, precertification, and reimbursement requirements
• Assist with program growth, development, and community outreach
• Build relationships with physicians, healthcare partners, referral sources, community organizations, and stakeholders
• Track referral patterns, market trends, and patient outcomes
• Contribute to program structure, content, professional growth, learning, and collaboration
Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state of practice
• Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Care coordination and case management experience
• Knowledge of utilization management and discharge planning practices
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence outcomes
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency with electronic medical record systems, including Epic
• Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, reach, twist, and perform other physical movements necessary to provide patient care
Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
• Continuing education and leadership development opportunities
• Professional organization participation
• Remote work arrangement