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Atlantic Health System, Summit, NJ, United States
Inpatient Care Manager (RN)- Per-Diem, Days, 8 AM - 4 PM, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
Summit, NJ, United States
Job Description
The Inpatient Care Manager is responsible for providing care coordination and services for selected patient populations across the continuum of illness. This role ensures the effective utilization of healthcare resources and monitors care delivery to support optimal clinical and operational outcomes. The Inpatient Care Manager collaborates closely with the Supervisor or Manager of Case Management and leads interdisciplinary efforts to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services that maximize patient health and ensure safe, timely transitions of care.
Principal Accountabilities:
Manage, coordinate, and facilitate patient care through comprehensive patient and family assessments, including social determinants of health, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct daily chart reviews, utilization reviews, and coordination of discharge planning activities, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, identifying and resolving quality of care concerns, barriers to care progression, and discharge delays.
Formulate, coordinate, and implement individualized plans of care and discharge plans to ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, and other healthcare professionals to manage and support patient care plans.
Perform variance tracking and outcome analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to assess the effectiveness of clinical pathways and care management processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Master’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
Licensure and Certification
Current, unrestricted RN license required.
Case Management certification such as CCM or ACM preferred.
Experience
Minimum of three to five years of experience in inpatient care management, case management, utilization review, or a related acute care setting.
Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams required.
Prior leadership or care coordination experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of care management principles, utilization management, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to assess clinical, psychosocial, and resource needs across the continuum of care.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze outcomes and identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and care management systems.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft, and Legal Insurance
Note: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Job Info
Job Identification 25923
Job Category Nursing
Posting Date 04/02/2026, 06:13 PM
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 54.800000
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 54.800000
Primary Shift Day
Days and Shifts 3 Shifts per month including weekends and holidays
Department 103000060087 - Care Mgmt
Division Overlook Medical Center
Specialty Other
Service Line Other
Region Eastern Region (Overlook Medical Center)
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Summit, NJ, United States
Job Description
The Inpatient Care Manager is responsible for providing care coordination and services for selected patient populations across the continuum of illness. This role ensures the effective utilization of healthcare resources and monitors care delivery to support optimal clinical and operational outcomes. The Inpatient Care Manager collaborates closely with the Supervisor or Manager of Case Management and leads interdisciplinary efforts to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate services that maximize patient health and ensure safe, timely transitions of care.
Principal Accountabilities:
Manage, coordinate, and facilitate patient care through comprehensive patient and family assessments, including social determinants of health, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary care team.
Conduct daily chart reviews, utilization reviews, and coordination of discharge planning activities, ensuring complete, accurate, and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record.
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary patient care rounds, identifying and resolving quality of care concerns, barriers to care progression, and discharge delays.
Formulate, coordinate, and implement individualized plans of care and discharge plans to ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, and other healthcare professionals to manage and support patient care plans.
Perform variance tracking and outcome analysis, identifying trends and opportunities to assess the effectiveness of clinical pathways and care management processes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Master’s degree in Nursing, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.
Licensure and Certification
Current, unrestricted RN license required.
Case Management certification such as CCM or ACM preferred.
Experience
Minimum of three to five years of experience in inpatient care management, case management, utilization review, or a related acute care setting.
Experience working within interdisciplinary healthcare teams required.
Prior leadership or care coordination experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong knowledge of care management principles, utilization management, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to assess clinical, psychosocial, and resource needs across the continuum of care.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze outcomes and identify opportunities for quality and process improvement.
Proficiency with electronic medical records and care management systems.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match and non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits and Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft, and Legal Insurance
Note: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.
EEO STATEMENT
Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.
Job Info
Job Identification 25923
Job Category Nursing
Posting Date 04/02/2026, 06:13 PM
Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 54.800000
Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 54.800000
Primary Shift Day
Days and Shifts 3 Shifts per month including weekends and holidays
Department 103000060087 - Care Mgmt
Division Overlook Medical Center
Specialty Other
Service Line Other
Region Eastern Region (Overlook Medical Center)
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