Company DescriptionIntegrated Resources, Inc., is led by a seasoned team with combined decades in the industry. We deliver strategic workforce solutions that help you manage your talent and business more efficiently and effectively. Since launching in 1996, IRI has attracted, assembled and retained key employees who are experts in their fields. This has helped us expand into new sectors and steadily grow.We’ve stayed true to our focus of finding qualified and experienced professionals in our specialty areas. Our partner-employers know that they can rely on us to find the right match between their needs and the abilities of our top-tier candidates. By continually exceeding their expectations, we have built successful ongoing partnerships that help us stay true to our commitments of performance and integrity.Our team works hard to deliver a tailored approach for each and every client, critical in matching the right employers with the right candidates. We forge partnerships that are meant for the long term and align skills and cultures. At IRI, we know that our success is directly tied to our clients’ success.Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for performing RN duties using established guidelines to ensure appropriate level of care as well as planning for the transition to the continuum of care. Performs duties and types of care management as assigned by management.Responsibilities: Assesses patient's clinical need against established guidelines and/or standards to ensure that the level of care and length of stay of the patient are medically appropriate for inpatient stay. Evaluates the necessity, appropriateness and efficiency of medical services and procedures provided. Coordinates and assists in implementation of plan for members. Monitors and coordinates services rendered outside of the network, as well as outside the local area, and negotiate fees for such services as appropriate.Coordinates with patient, family, physician, hospital and other external customers with respect to the appropriateness of care from diagnosis to outcome. Coordinates the delivery of high quality, cost-effective care supported by clinical practice guidelines established by the plan addressing the entire continuum of care.QualificationsEducation/Experience: Requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree (or higher) in nursing and/or a health related field OR accredited diploma nursing school. Requires a minimum of two (2) years clinical experience.Additional licensing, certifications, registrations:Requires an active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.Knowledge:Prefers proficiency in the use of personal computers and supporting software in a Windows based environment, including MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Lotus Notes; prefers knowledge in the use of intranet and internet applications.Prefers working knowledge of case/care management principles.Prefers working knowledge of principles of utilization management. Prefers basic knowledge of health care contracts and benefit eligibility requirements.Prefers knowledge of hospital structures and payment systems.Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.