About Hospital for Special Surgery
HSS is consistently among the top‑ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
Position Overview
The Case Manager incorporates the case management process—assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation—into daily practice to manage the patient’s broad spectrum of needs across the continuum of care. The Case Manager applies clinical expertise and core knowledge domains of case management into daily practice. Data is interpolated from patient/family assessments, the interdisciplinary care team and medical record to evaluate the patient’s inpatient plan of care, progress along clinical pathways and care guidelines and discharge plan. Collaborates with the patient/family, interdisciplinary care team, medical staff, payers, and post‑discharge providers to facilitate and coordinate patient specific evidence‑based care. Patient care is transitioned through communication and appropriate referral to the next provider of care.
Responsibilities
• Incorporate case management processes to manage patient needs across continuum of care.
• Apply clinical expertise and core knowledge of case management.
• Interpolate data from assessments, care team and records to evaluate care plans.
• Collaborate with family, care team, medical staff, payers and post‑discharge providers to coordinate care.
• Communicate and refer patients to subsequent providers of care.
Requirements
Minimum 2 to 3 years clinical nursing experience with emphasis on case management and discharge planning.
Excellent problem‑solving, multi‑tasking and independent project management skills.
Knowledge of regulatory and insurance standards and protocols, and proficiency in evidence‑based guidelines.
Current NYS RN licensure and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field required.
CCM certification highly desirable.
Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $140,016.47 - $157,666.47. The final salary will be determined based on scope of role, experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget and Fair Market Value evaluation.
Benefits
Additional benefits consistent with the role will be offered, consistent with the role description.
Non‑Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.