Admissions/ Discharge Case Manager (RN)

Grand River Health Main Campus•Rifle, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Grand River Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge. The Case Manager collaborates with providers, healthcare teams, patients, families, and community partners to support safe, efficient, patient-centered transitions. The role evaluates patient needs, develops discharge plans, and supports quality outcomes through effective care coordination and resource management. The position is part of Quality and Risk Management at Grand River Health in Rifle, Colorado. It is full-time. The role includes coordinating interdisciplinary care plans, admissions, discharge planning, and transitions of care; assessing needs and connecting patients and families with resources; monitoring length of stay, discharge barriers, and readmission risks; and maintaining accurate documentation and supporting compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards. Other duties may be assigned. Grand River Health describes its culture as supportive, respectful, and friendly, with a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities it serves, and its vision is to be its communities’ first choice in quality healthcare. Compensation is $35.58–$50.82 per hour, based on experience, with possible variation based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. The position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Requirements

Current Colorado Registered Nurse DORA license.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Strong knowledge of professional nursing practices, patient care standards, safety principles, and healthcare regulations.
Skills in communication, collaboration, and building effective relationships with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in electronic health records, utilization review systems, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications used to support patient care.

Nice To Haves

BSN or equivalent preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience preferred.
Case management or discharge planning experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans, admissions, discharge planning, and transitions of care to support positive patient outcomes.
Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, therapy, social services, outside agencies, and community resources to address patient needs and barriers to care.
Assess patient needs, including social determinants of health, and connect patients and families with appropriate resources and support services.
Monitor length of stay, discharge barriers, readmission risks, and opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and continuity of care.
Maintain accurate documentation and participate in care coordination rounds.
Support compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.