[Hiring] Transitional Care RN @Metropolitan Jewish Health System

Role Description

The professional in this position will act as a patient advocate in facilitating, coordinating and communicating the transition of patients to the next level of care in accordance with applicable law, regulations and agency policies and procedures.

• Works in a collaborative role with MJHC and select inpatient facilities to evaluate inpatients referred for transitional planning and/or home health services.
• The daily functions are carried out through a combination of telephonic outreach and collaborative efforts with facility discharge planners, MJHC, and in-house case management staff.

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing; Baccalaureate Degree preferred.
• Minimum of one year of acute, Medical-Surgical nursing experience; CHHA/LTHHCP experience preferred.
• Discharge Planning/Utilization Management experience preferred.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Licensed with current Registration to practice as Registered Professional Nurse in NYS; Current CPR Certification.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work within an integrated health care team.
• Ability to demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.
• Ability to problem solve independently.
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in interviewing and physical assessment skills.

Requirements

• Minimum Salary: USD $90,000.00/Yr.
• Maximum Salary: USD $110,000.00/Yr.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonuses OR Student Loan Assistance for clinical staff.
• Free MSN in Education program!
• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff.
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement for clinical staff!
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members.
• Two retirement plans: 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension.
• Flexible spending.
• MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).