Inpatient Care Nurse Consultant (RN)(11 AM to 8 PM)

Job Status: Full TimeJob Category: Medical/HealthEducation Level: Bachelor's DegreeExperience Required: 2+ to 5 Years Email this Job to a Friend | See All Aetna Opportunities | Learn more about Aetna We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice is heard. Inpatient Care Nurse Consultant (RN)(11 AM to 8 PM) Job Description ABOUT OUR COMPANY We are a company built on excellence. We have a culture that values growth, achievement and diversity and a workplace where your voice can be heard. JOB GROUP SUMMARY The dedication of talented and caring health care professionals drives the delivery of high quality, cost effective products and services. They make it possible for members to get the right health care treatment for their needs and for Aetna to keep its competitive edge. EDUCATION The highest level of education desired for candidates in this position is a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - Registered Nurse (RN) is required POSITION SUMMARY The Nurse Consultant utilizes clinical skills in a collaborative process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate options and services to facilitate appropriate inpatient healthcare management and effective discharge planning to improve the outcomes for members. More specifically, the inpatient care process includes: obtaining necessary information from providers and facilities concerning the care being provided to members; the assessment of a member's clinical condition and ongoing medical services and treatments to determine medical appropriateness; guide the setting for medical intervention to achieve optimum length of stay for members; the early identification of continuing care needs to facilitate discharge to the appropriate setting and discharge planning & coordination. Required Skills: As an Inpatient Care Nurse Consultant you will be responsible for: -Responsible for managing patients in our Dedicated Unit with concurrent review, precertification, and proactive discharge planning. -Being patient advocates who strive for excellent customer service while facilitating the appropriate inpatient healthcare management, effective discharge planning and aftercare for our members. -Planning, implementing, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the care options and services that will lead to the best outcomes for our members. -Collection and interpretation of clinical information from practitioners and facilities concerning the care being provided to the member -Assessment of a members' clinical condition and ongoing medical services and treatments to determine medical appropriateness; guiding the setting for medical intervention to achieve optimum length of stay for members -Early identification of continuing care needs to facilitate members' discharge planning needs. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Skill or Experience Requirements: -Registered nurse with current and unrestricted state license and a minimum of 3-5 years clinical experience. -Managed care, utilization review and/or case management experience a plus. -Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in decision making, superior interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication abilities. -Organizational skills, effective time management, ability to manage multiple priorities and strong teamwork skills. -Candidate must possess Computer skills to navigate through internal and external computer systems. We value leadership, creativity and initiative.  If you share those values and a commitment to excellence and innovation, consider a career with Aetna.How to apply   To learn more about this opportunity, visit us at http://www.aetna.com/working . Under requisition # select 25653 and submit your resume.   We conduct pre-employment drug and background testing. No agencies, please.   Aetna is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer