Kathleen Browning Klige, Ms, Bsn, Rn, Ccm
About Kathleen Browning Klige, Ms, Bsn, Rn, Ccm
Kathleen Browning Klige is an experienced Inpatient Care Manager and registered nurse with a strong background in care management across various medical specialties. She currently works at Atlantic Health System and has previously held positions at Summit Medical Group of New Jersey and Solaris Health System.
Current Role at Atlantic Health System
Kathleen Browning Klige serves as an Inpatient Care Manager, RN at Atlantic Health System, specifically at Morristown Medical Center. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the management of patient care within the inpatient setting. Her responsibilities include participating in rounds with the Inpatient Team to assess newly admitted patients and facilitate effective communication with patients and their families regarding discharge needs.
Previous Experience at Summit Medical Group of New Jersey
Prior to her current role, Kathleen worked at Summit Medical Group of New Jersey in various capacities. She served as a Care Manager for Internal Medicine from 2013 to 2016 in Springfield, New Jersey, and then transitioned to a Care Manager role focusing on Geriatrics and Palliative Care from 2016 to 2018 in Maplewood, New Jersey. Additionally, she worked as a Care Manager in Internal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pulmonology for one year in Berkeley Heights from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Kathleen Browning Klige has a solid educational foundation in nursing and health care management. She earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing from Kean University, where she studied from 1989 to 1994. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Health Care Management from the College of Saint Elizabeth, completing her studies from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she holds a nursing diploma from Muhlenberg Hospital School of Nursing.
Expertise in Patient Care Management
Kathleen has expertise in inpatient discharge planning and utilization review, which involves daily assessments of patients and documentation of their readiness for discharge. She prepares patients and families for transitions back to the community by ensuring that care resources and equipment are available. Her background includes a strong foundation in pre-hospital emergency services, critical care, cardiovascular diagnostics, and rehabilitation, which supports her role in clinical program development.
Career at Solaris Health System Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center
Before her tenure at Summit Medical Group, Kathleen worked for ten years at Solaris Health System Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center as the Administrator of Cardiovascular Services from 1990 to 2000. This role contributed to her extensive experience in managing clinical services and operational leadership within healthcare settings.