Registered Nurse - Clinical Care Manager

Trinity Health

1d • $36 - $54 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Inpatient Clinical Care Manager leads care coordination and patient progression from admission through discharge. Serving as a central liaison among clinical teams, payers, and patients, the role collaborates with physicians and the health care team to manage care progression using evidence-based best-practice guidelines. The nurse advocates for patients by ensuring effective communication, appropriate use of clinical resources, and management of patient flow.

The position supports timely, safe discharges through assessment, planning, education, and coordination of resources. It also contributes to quality improvement efforts focused on length of stay, avoidable readmissions, and patient outcomes. The work schedule consists of eight-hour day shifts, every 12th weekend, with no holidays.

St. Joseph’s Health is a regional nonprofit health care system based in Syracuse, New York, and part of Trinity Health. The organization describes a culture focused on its mission and values, shared governance, staff well-being, professional development, work-life balance, and workplace safety. The posted pay range is $36.25–$53.70 per hour, with pay based on experience, skills, and education. An up-to-$10,000 sign-on/retention bonus is offered to experienced case managers joining the team full-time.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university-affiliated nursing program.
• Current New York licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS/CPR.
• One to two years of progressive experience in an acute care setting.
• Strong clinical skills and leadership qualities.
• Must be actively working toward an advanced degree.

Nice To Haves

• BSN graduate preferred according to New York State requirements.
• CPHM or CCM certification preferred.
• Experience as a case manager for eligibility for the advertised sign-on/retention bonus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily huddles to coordinate patient progression and address care barriers.
• Collaborate with unit staff and support teams, including nurses, physicians or clinical affiliates, DPA, MSW, CDI, and rehabilitation services, to progress each patient’s care toward discharge.
• Monitor length of stay, working DRG, and discharge readiness.
• Identify and escalate discharge barriers or readmission risks to support seamless care transitions.
• Support safe discharges through timely assessments, planning, and resource coordination.
• Provide patients and families with education about care plans, discharge instructions, and available resources.
• Document case management activities accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing length of stay, preventing avoidable readmissions, and improving patient outcomes.

Benefits

• Up to $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus for experienced case managers who join full-time.
• Onsite 24-hour fitness center at no charge.
• Education program and tuition allowance.
• Clinical ladder incentives.
• Job-share opportunities.
• Options to negotiate a shift and schedule to balance work, life, and school calendars.
• On-campus parking for $6 per pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level