Local Contract Nurse RN - Care Manager
Trenton, NJ
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

RN Case Manager 

Location: Trenton, NJ
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join a leading healthcare organization in New Jersey. This field-based position focuses on coordinating care for members through comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with providers to improve health outcomes.

The Case Manager will conduct both telephonic and face-to-face assessments in members' homes, hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and skilled nursing facilities while ensuring timely, cost-effective, and member-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of members' healthcare needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with physicians, hospitals, community providers, and caregivers.
• Perform home visits and facility visits as needed.
• Facilitate safe hospital discharges and transitions of care.
• Identify and address social determinants of health, including housing, transportation, and food insecurity.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Apply case management guidelines, regulatory requirements, and clinical best practices.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to new team members when appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted New Jersey RN License
• BSN required (or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if applicable)
• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical experience in one of the following:
  • Acute Care Hospital
  • Home Health
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
• Strong assessment and care coordination skills
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities
• Comfortable working independently in a field-based environment
• Proficient with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office