RN - Case Manager - Commack

Job Title

RN – Case Manager – Commack

2504141

US-NY-Commack

Schedule:

Full‑time

Shift: Day Shift
Shift

Hours:

8:00 – 4:30
Appointment Type:
Regular
Salary Grade: E99
SBU Area:
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York at Stony Brook

• Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in Nursing or related fields
• Valid New York State Registered Professional Nurse License
• Two (2) years of full‑time case management experience

• Additional three (3) years of full‑time case management experience
• Two (2) years of full‑time nursing experience in a hospital, ambulatory or medical office setting
• Experience working with patients with co‑morbid chronic illnesses, including cancer, dementia, and transplants
• Mental health experience, particularly in post‑traumatic stress or depression
• Experience working with hospitals, long‑term care facilities and hospices
• Experience utilizing community resources, including transportation services
• Durable medical equipment experience
• Experience developing and implementing treatment plans or Plan of Care notes and conducting assessments for case management services
• Experience working with 9/11 Responders and their families
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Our mission:
The Stony Brook WTC Health Program offers comprehensive, integrative healthcare of 9/11‑related illnesses for WTC disaster responders. Integral to our mission of patient‑centered care is an enduring support community, advocacy for our 9/11 responders, and cutting‑edge research efforts.

The RN‑Case Manager must assess, plan and intervene to promote health, secure services and help patients cope with serious health issues. The incumbent must work independently and as part of a team, be detail oriented with strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Care/case management primarily for WTCHP patients with intensive needs for cancer care, dementia care, end‑of‑life, surgeries including transplants, and other complex conditions related to WTC exposures.
• Assess patient acuity, needs, certified conditions, disabilities, barriers to care, and overall ability to manage and comply with treatment.
• Educate patients about WTC Health Program benefits and limitations.
• Perform appropriate referral and disposition planning.
• Track and monitor hospitalizations, ensuring safe discharge plans and pre‑authorizations.
• Coordinate with service providers to pre‑authorize covered tests, procedures, and treatments.
• Provide support services to patients and families, and collaborate with social workers, providers, pharmacists, and others for wrap‑around care.
• Maintain professional, detailed records of all interactions per Program requirements; assist in gathering records for government audits.
• Assist supervisor and team with continuous improvements to the care management program, including special projects and work groups.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies, procedures, sponsor guidelines, and the availability of funding. FLSA exempt position, not eligible for overtime provisions. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Incumbent must be willing to work and travel between the Westbury and Commack clinic locations. Occasional evenings and Saturdays will be required.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the university Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at (631) 632‑6280 or visit OEA.