RN Case Manager - Day Shift - Sign-on Bonus

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

4d•$42 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, Delaware, is seeking an RN Case Manager with experience in discharge planning in an acute care hospital setting. The RN Case Manager coordinates care and drives patient progression to establish a discharge plan. The role functions as part of an interdisciplinary team and develops, creates, and implements discharge planning to support appropriate, timely, and effective transitions throughout the care continuum. ChristianaCare’s Care Management Triad Team Model brings together the RN Case Manager, who manages patient care and discharge planning; a Social Worker, who addresses psychosocial barriers and discharge needs; and Utilization Management, which reviews patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage. The position is based at ChristianaCare Hospital in Newark, Delaware. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with call rotation every seven weeks. The posting states that there are no holidays or weekends.

Requirements

Active RN license in Delaware or a Compact State.
BSN required.
At least three years of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.
Case Management Certification (CMC) required within 18 months of eligibility.

Nice To Haves

BLS preferred.
Critical Care RNs with at least three years of experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Identify patients with post-acute care, placement, or complex discharge planning needs through comprehensive assessment of physical and psychosocial factors.
Anticipate, initiate, and establish discharge plans for patients with post-acute care needs in collaboration with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, patients, families or primary caregivers, third-party payers, and employers, following established clinical guidelines, standards, and pathways.
Review admission assessments and collaborate with the primary nurse and other healthcare providers to ensure a multidisciplinary care plan addresses identified patient needs and desired outcomes.
Identify system issues that create barriers to care and participate in developing and implementing strategies to remove obstacles and facilitate patient progression.
Manage patient care, drive patient progression, and establish discharge plans as a member of the Care Management Triad Team.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Tuition assistance.
Two retirement planning offerings, including a 403(b) with company contributions.
Generous paid time off with annual rollover and opportunities to cash out.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Annual Care.com membership and access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work.
Retirement planning services and financial coaching.
Fitness and wellness reimbursement.
Discounts on hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
Employee assistance program.
External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.