Care Manager ( Registered Nurse / RN )

Located in Port Jefferson, the St. Charles Campus of Good Samaritan University Hospital combines advanced clinical expertise with a longstanding commitment to compassionate care. The campus has earned both a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” and a CMS 5-Star Quality Rating and is known for its excellence in Maternal/Child Services, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Bariatric Surgery, and Emergency Care.

A leader in acute inpatient rehabilitation on Long Island, St. Charles Campus provides specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and orthopedic injuries. As part of Catholic Health, the campus is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care that improves outcomes and strengthens the communities it serves.

Our Care Manager (RN) will:

• Assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate options and services to effect an appropriate individualized plan of care for patients across the acute care continuum.
• Perform required activities for utilization management, PRI assessment and completion, transition planning, and identification of actual or potential quality/risk indicators, in compliance with regulations and organizational goals.
• Perform as an integral part of the interdisciplinary team to effectively ensure optimal patient outcomes and length of stay efficiency.
• Collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate a safe quality experience for patients though the continuum of care. 
• Be required to pursue ongoing education, certification and self-development to remain current with industry standards and business objectives related to Care Management as appropriate.
• Have knowledge of The Joint Commission standards, and Federal, State and PRO regulations preferred.
• Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education.

What you’ll bring:

• Passion for Care Management 
• 3+ Years acute care clinical RN experience required
• Prior RN experience in Utilization Management, Performance Improvement, Transition Planning and/or Care Management experience in an acute hospital or related managed care setting preferred
• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree required
  • Internal applicants currently in a Care Manager position who are enrolled in a BSN program may apply
• Licensure: New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Preferred Certifications: PRI Certification

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.