RN - Registered Nurse Care Manager - Geisinger at Home (Community Based)

Geisinger Health System - Lairdsville, PA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Lairdsville, PA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The RN - Registered Nurse Care Manager at Geisinger at Home plays a crucial role in the healthcare team, working closely with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients from admission through discharge. This position is community-based, requiring travel to patients' homes primarily within Columbia and Montour Counties, with occasional travel to Danville for meetings and coverage in surrounding areas. The RN Care Manager is responsible for continuously monitoring patient care, ensuring that patients are progressing towards their desired health outcomes through regular assessments and evaluations. In this role, the RN will assess and respond to the needs of patients and their families, coordinating the efforts of other team members to address any barriers that may hinder effective patient care. The RN will facilitate and coordinate discharge planning, ensuring that patients are transitioned smoothly to appropriate agencies and services. This includes serving as a resource for physicians and hospital personnel regarding available community services and completing necessary federal, state, and local forms. The RN Care Manager will also be involved in quality monitoring and improvement initiatives, using predetermined criteria to assess the quality of care provided and reporting any potential risks or quality management issues. They will conduct ongoing case reviews to identify delays or variances in care and communicate these issues to the appropriate departments and physicians for resolution. The position requires a strong understanding of medical necessity criteria and the ability to work with payer liaisons to resolve any barriers to care, ensuring timely discharges and appropriate care plans are in place. The typical work hours for this position are from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with one later day from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM, and the RN may be required to participate in a weekend/holiday/on-call rotation, typically once a month or less. The RN will be accountable for adhering to all organizational policies and procedures, ensuring that they meet the specific obligations of their role.

Responsibilities

• Work with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Continuously monitor patient care through assessments and evaluations to ensure progress towards desired outcomes.
• Coordinate efforts of team members to address patient and family needs.
• Identify and resolve barriers to effective patient care.
• Facilitate and coordinate discharge planning to appropriate agencies.
• Serve as a resource for physicians and hospital personnel regarding community services.
• Complete necessary federal, state, and local forms related to patient care.
• Participate in quality monitoring and improvement initiatives by reporting potential risks and quality management issues.
• Conduct ongoing case reviews for delays or variances in care and communicate issues to appropriate departments.
• Use medical necessity criteria to ensure appropriateness of care settings.
• Support payer liaison role to resolve barriers and avoid third-party payer denials.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience (Required)
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (RN_State of Pennsylvania)
• Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body)

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit (ICU), or Home Health is preferred but not required.

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 quick accrual of time.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning financial incentives.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care, along with free legal guidance and mental health visits.