RN Case Manager - Day Shift - Sign-on Bonus

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking an RN Case Manager for its Newark, Delaware hospital. The role coordinates care and drives patient progression by establishing a discharge plan. The RN Case Manager works as an interdisciplinary team member and creates, implements, and develops discharge plans 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; the Social Worker, who resolves psychosocial barriers and supports discharge needs; and Utilization Management, which reviews patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with call rotation every seven weeks. There are no holidays or weekends.

Requirements

Active RN license in Delaware or a Compact State.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
At least one year of acute care case management experience in a hospital setting.
Case Management Certification (CMC) required within 18 months of eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify patients with post-acute care, placement, and complex discharge planning needs through comprehensive assessments that consider physical and psychosocial factors.
Anticipate, initiate, and establish discharge plans for patients with post-acute care needs.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers, patients, families or primary caregivers, third-party payers, and employers in accordance with 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 needs and desired outcomes.
Identify system issues that create barriers to care.
Participate in developing and implementing strategies to remove barriers and facilitate patient progression.

Benefits

External candidates are eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus.
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.
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 through vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, and movie tickets.
Employee assistance program.