New Jersey Licensed Care Progression Manager

Job Summary

Collaborating across interdisciplinary teams, the full-time New Jersey Licensed Care Progression Manager will oversee patient care progression, ensuring timely discharge planning and appropriate post-acute services, while working in a hybrid environment with remote days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee patient populations to ensure timely progression of care and safe discharge planning using evidence-based criteria
• Apply clinical criteria to monitor medical necessity and reduce avoidable days in collaboration with healthcare teams
• Monitor length of stay, readmissions, and throughput metrics, contributing to initiatives that improve efficiency and patient outcomes

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• 5 years of experience in inpatient acute care hospital settings
• Active RN license in the State of New Jersey upon hire
• Strong knowledge of care and utilization management
• Ability to work independently and set priorities effectively