Inpatient Care Manager (RN)- Full Time, 8 AM - 4 PM, Atlantic Health Morristown
Stryker Corporation, Convent Station, NJ, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Inpatient Care Manager plays a critical role in coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient care throughout the hospitalization and discharge process. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care and the safe transition of patients to the next level of care.
Principal Accountabilities
Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
Manage, coordinate, and facilitate care delivery through comprehensive patient and family assessments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal clinical and psychosocial outcomes.
Utilization & Documentation Oversight
Conduct daily chart and utilization reviews to ensure appropriate level of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care rounds.
Identify and proactively address quality‑of‑care concerns, barriers to progression of care, and discharge delays.
Discharge Planning
Formulate, coordinate, and implement individualized discharge plans.
Ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions across the continuum of care, including post‑acute services and community resources.
Resource & Outcome Management
Monitor healthcare resource utilization and length of stay.
Partner with the Supervisor/Manager of Case Management to evaluate outcomes and improve care delivery processes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Current
RN license
in the State of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
required
Minimum
2-3 years of recent acute care nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills
Effective communication and collaboration abilities
Experience working with
electronic medical records
(EMR)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in
Care Management, Case Management, Utilization Review, or Discharge Planning
Knowledge of payer requirements, regulatory standards, and care transitions
Case Management certification ( CCM ) or
Benefits
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members.
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional 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, 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.
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The Inpatient Care Manager plays a critical role in coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating patient care throughout the hospitalization and discharge process. This role collaborates closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of high‑quality, cost‑effective care and the safe transition of patients to the next level of care.
Principal Accountabilities
Care Coordination & Patient Advocacy
Manage, coordinate, and facilitate care delivery through comprehensive patient and family assessments.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support optimal clinical and psychosocial outcomes.
Utilization & Documentation Oversight
Conduct daily chart and utilization reviews to ensure appropriate level of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Lead and participate in interdisciplinary care rounds.
Identify and proactively address quality‑of‑care concerns, barriers to progression of care, and discharge delays.
Discharge Planning
Formulate, coordinate, and implement individualized discharge plans.
Ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions across the continuum of care, including post‑acute services and community resources.
Resource & Outcome Management
Monitor healthcare resource utilization and length of stay.
Partner with the Supervisor/Manager of Case Management to evaluate outcomes and improve care delivery processes.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Current
RN license
in the State of New Jersey
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
required
Minimum
2-3 years of recent acute care nursing experience
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and care coordination skills
Effective communication and collaboration abilities
Experience working with
electronic medical records
(EMR)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience in
Care Management, Case Management, Utilization Review, or Discharge Planning
Knowledge of payer requirements, regulatory standards, and care transitions
Case Management certification ( CCM ) or
Benefits
Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well‑being of all team members.
Team Member Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional 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, 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.
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