LEAD CASE MANAGER - Temple Health

LEAD CASE MANAGER - (244296)

 The Lead Case Manager serves in a leadership role and supports the Director in daily leadership responsibilities. In collaboration with the patient/family, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team, the Lead Case Manager assists the Case Manager/Social Worker in facilitating the patient's progress through the acute episode of care in an efficient and cost effective manner. Monitors the level of care, initiating evidence based protocols and order sets according to the patients' admission diagnosis, influencing the progression of care, facilitating the patients' navigation through the acute care episode, and proposes an appropriate transition plan within 48 hours of admission. The Lead Case Manager serves as an advocate for the Care Management Department and the staff that is overseen. Case Manager certification required within 1 year from date of hire.

Education
Other : Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (Required)
Bachelors Degree : BSN (Preferred)

Experience
2 Years experience in a Hospital setting as a Case Manager (Required)

License/Certifications
RN-LIC - PA Registered Nurse License (Required)
CCM - Certified Case Manager (Required)
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Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.  Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.  Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

 

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.  At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Your Tomorrow is Here!

TUH-Jeanes Campus, in Northeast Philadelphia, offers a unique combination: advanced medical and surgical services in a convenient, easy-to-access community setting. A member of Temple Health, TUH-Jeanes Campus has many services that are typically only found at downtown hospitals, including advanced cardiac, neurologic and orthopedic surgery.  TUH-Jeanes Campus' experienced doctors and dedicated staff offer patients access to many of the latest treatments and diagnostics, while never losing sight of its commitment to providing a compassionate, personal touch.

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Primary Location

: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Job

: Nursing Admin & Management

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular