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Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SUMMARY
The Inpatient Care Manager-Registered Nurse applies leverages nursing expertise to coordinate comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning. The Inpatient Care Manager-Registered Nurse serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Additionally, the individual actively manages resources to minimize unnecessary utilization and supports performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency.
JOB DUTIES
- Conducts comprehensive assessments at the patient entry to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources; develops and implements individualized plans of care and transition plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinates safe and timely discharge planning, including securing post-acute authorizations, arranging transportation, homecare, and facility placements, and facilitating transfers when needed.
- Monitors and manages patient progress through daily review, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, initiative-taking identification and resolution of barriers to discharge. Documents all relevant information accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, adhering to departmental policies and compliance standards.
- Advocates for patients and families, addresses clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs while ensuring their preferences are reflected throughout the care continuum.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans. Coordinates team and/or family conferences when necessary to facilitate patient’s care progression. Refers patient/significant other to community-based services/resources to meet patient’s continuum of care needs.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families, and team members to facilitate referrals, authorizations, and resolution of medical necessity issues and coordination of transition and discharge planning.
- Assists patients/families with self-management through education via in person visits, telephonic and electronic engagement and encourages and supports patient adherence to their discharge care plans.
- When necessary, initiates medical assistance application in a timely manner, as needed, or ensure medical assistance application has been initiated by identified external agencies, as needed. Follows up with identified external service regarding application.
- Maintains current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer systems, including benefits, reimbursement methodologies, and conditions of participation.
- Delivers required regulatory notices, within established times (as applicable to facility).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
- 3 years experience in one of the following settings: care coordination, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office setting and
- 1 year prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
- Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently.
- Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools.
- Knowledge of nursing theory and application of learning theory.
- Proven leadership skills.
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree Nursing
- Familiar with EHRs: EPIC
- ACM - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association within 3 Years or
- CCM - Certified Case Manager - Commission for Case Manager Certification within 3 Years
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current RN License in state of practice required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
LOCATION
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono
206 E Brown St, 18301-3006, East Stroudsburg, United States
INTRODUCTION
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.
Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.
LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.
Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.
SUMMARY
The Inpatient Care Manager-Registered Nurse applies leverages nursing expertise to coordinate comprehensive care for a designated patient population across the continuum of care. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans while ensuring safe and timely discharge planning. The Inpatient Care Manager-Registered Nurse serves as a clinician, care manager, and educator, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to achieve high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. Additionally, the individual actively manages resources to minimize unnecessary utilization and supports performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and system efficiency.
JOB DUTIES
- Conducts comprehensive assessments at the patient entry to determine anticipated length of stay, discharge needs, and resources; develops and implements individualized plans of care and transition plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinates safe and timely discharge planning, including securing post-acute authorizations, arranging transportation, homecare, and facility placements, and facilitating transfers when needed.
- Monitors and manages patient progress through daily review, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, initiative-taking identification and resolution of barriers to discharge. Documents all relevant information accurately and timely in the electronic medical record, adhering to departmental policies and compliance standards.
- Advocates for patients and families, addresses clinical, educational, and psychosocial needs while ensuring their preferences are reflected throughout the care continuum.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and provides the patient and/or family in the development and implementation of plans. Coordinates team and/or family conferences when necessary to facilitate patient’s care progression. Refers patient/significant other to community-based services/resources to meet patient’s continuum of care needs.
- Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families, and team members to facilitate referrals, authorizations, and resolution of medical necessity issues and coordination of transition and discharge planning.
- Assists patients/families with self-management through education via in person visits, telephonic and electronic engagement and encourages and supports patient adherence to their discharge care plans.
- When necessary, initiates medical assistance application in a timely manner, as needed, or ensure medical assistance application has been initiated by identified external agencies, as needed. Follows up with identified external service regarding application.
- Maintains current knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and other payer systems, including benefits, reimbursement methodologies, and conditions of participation.
- Delivers required regulatory notices, within established times (as applicable to facility).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree Nursing
- 3 years experience in one of the following settings: care coordination, disease management, home health care, hospital, or physician office setting and
- 1 year prior electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
- Ability to incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to set priorities to coordinate care plans efficiently.
- Knowledge of computer applications and analytical tools.
- Knowledge of nursing theory and application of learning theory.
- Proven leadership skills.
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_NJ - State of New Jersey Upon Hire
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree Nursing
- Familiar with EHRs: EPIC
- ACM - Accredited Case Manager - American Case Management Association within 3 Years or
- CCM - Certified Case Manager - Commission for Case Manager Certification within 3 Years
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Current RN License in state of practice required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.
LOCATION
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono
206 E Brown St, 18301-3006, East Stroudsburg, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Nurse Care Manager
Align your credentials before employer outreach
Nurse Care Manager roles require an active RN license in the state where you'll work. Get your credentials verified through CGFNS before applying, so employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility without delays in the H-1B or EB-3 petition.
Target managed care and payer-side employers
Health plans, ACOs, and utilization review organizations file more Nurse Care Manager LCAs than hospital systems do. These employers have established HR infrastructure for visa sponsorship and regularly certify prevailing wages through DOL for this specific occupation.
Search verified sponsor history on Migrate Mate
Filter Nurse Care Manager openings by employers with confirmed LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This tells you upfront which organizations have already navigated sponsorship for this role, cutting down time spent on employers who can't or won't file.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for Nurse Care Manager in your target metro before accepting an offer. Your employer must pay at least the certified wage level, and your offer letter must reflect that for LCA certification to proceed.
Distinguish RN licensure from care management certification
Employers sometimes list CCM certification as preferred rather than required. For specialty occupation purposes under H-1B, your RN license plus a bachelor's or higher in nursing is the primary credential USCIS evaluates, not the CCM alone.
Anticipate PERM if your employer pursues EB-3
EB-3 sponsorship for Nurse Care Managers requires PERM labor certification, which includes a supervised recruitment phase that can take 12 to 18 months before DOL certifies the application. Confirm your employer has completed PERM before and has legal counsel experienced in nursing-category filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Nurse Care Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in nursing or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the job description, not just the title. Roles that accept any clinical background without a specific degree requirement can face RFE challenges, so your employer's job posting and LCA should clearly specify a BSN or higher as a minimum requirement.
Which visa types do Nurse Care Manager employers most commonly sponsor?
H-1B is the most common nonimmigrant path because it covers specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree. EB-3 green card sponsorship is also common in this role, particularly at large health systems and managed care organizations. TN visa is not applicable because Nurse Care Manager is not on the USMCA profession list.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Nurse Care Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists Nurse Care Manager positions from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already filed for this occupation rather than guessing at willingness to sponsor.
Does my foreign nursing degree satisfy H-1B specialty occupation requirements?
A foreign nursing degree can satisfy the specialty occupation requirement if it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree in nursing. CGFNS evaluation or a credential assessment from a recognized agency establishes that equivalency. USCIS may request a formal evaluation report as part of the I-129 adjudication, so having that assessment completed before filing prevents delays.
What makes EB-3 PERM for a Nurse Care Manager role different from other nursing petitions?
PERM for Nurse Care Manager requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. workers are available, using a supervised recruitment process specific to the offered position's requirements. Because the role blends clinical and administrative duties, your employer's job description must be precise. Overly broad descriptions can attract unqualified U.S. applicants, which complicates the recruitment documentation DOL reviews.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Nurse Care Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.