Nurse Care Manager (RN, BSN) - Case Coordination

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of nursing.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• Two (2) to Three (3) years recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting required.
• Three (3) years recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting with prior Care Management experience preferred.
• Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Able to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
• Certified Nurse Care Manager certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Working knowledge of third party payors as well as hospital's registration and billing processes.
• Knowledge of health care fiscal management goals and strategies including trends and issues in health care reimbursement and knowledge of care delivery system across the continuum of care.
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments, employees, physicians and managers.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a hectic work environment.

Problem Solving And Decision Making

• Ability to react and perform under strict timelines and/or emergency situations.
• Requires the ability to exercise discretion and use good judgment to perform duties promptly and consistently with little direction.
• Requires high level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret information from various sources.