Case Manager

RN - Registered Nurse - Case Manager - Care Without Delay

As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker's Hospital Review, we're working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we're focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we've built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Description

• Geisinger is proud to announce a new initiative to support patient care and enhance the professional impact of our RN Case Managers. Geisinger's Care Without Delay (CWD) is an organized program combining all the necessary strategies to support length of stay management and throughput. It aligns the right care, at the right time and in the right place.
• This is a unique opportunity to join our Care Coordination team supporting Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). This RN role is full time, exempt, Monday through Friday (days). There is a weekend rotation (about every third weekend) and in-house holiday rotation.
• Integrates evidence-based clinical guidelines, preventive guidelines, protocols, and other metrics in the development of treatment plans that are patient-centric, promoting quality and efficiency in the delivery of healthcare for the identified population.
• Develops systems of care that monitor progress and promote early intervention in acute care situations.
• Assists with the design, implementation, and evaluation of the advanced patient-centered care model.
• Assesses the healthcare, educational, and psychosocial needs of patients or members.
• Designs an individualized plan of care and fosters a team approach by working collaboratively with the patient or member, family, primary care provider, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure coordination of services.
• Continuously evaluates laboratory results, diagnostic tests, utilization patterns, and other metrics to monitor quality and efficiency results for assigned population.
• Works to appropriately apply benefits and utilization management serving as a resource to the patient or member and healthcare team.
• Maintains required documentation for all case management activities.
• Collects required data and utilizes this data to adjust the treatment plan when indicated.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.

Community Overview

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members, and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.