Admissions/ Discharge Case Manager (RN)

Grand River Health; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 39,950 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO from day one

Retirement plan with match

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking an Admissions/Discharge Case Manager (RN) to coordinate care from admission through discharge, working with providers, nursing staff, patients, families, and community partners to ensure safe, efficient transitions and high-quality outcomes.

The role requires current Colorado RN license, BLS, and ideally BSN with at least five years of nursing and case management or discharge planning experience; strong documentation, communication, and EHR skills are

Qualifications

• Current Colorado RN license (DORA) required; BLS certification required.
• BSN or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 5 years nursing experience; case management or discharge planning experience favored.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care plans, admissions, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, therapy, social services, outside agencies, and community resources.
• Assess patient needs, including social determinants of health, and connect patients and families with 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, participate in care coordination rounds, and support compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care standards

Documentation proficiency

Education

Colorado RN license (DORA)

BSN preferred

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Utilization review systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Admissions/ Discharge Case Manager (RN) – Quality and Risk Management, FT – Grand River Health, Rifle, CO

The RN Case Manager coordinates patient care from admission through discharge by collaborating with providers, healthcare teams, patients, families, and community partners to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered transitions. This role evaluates patient needs, develops discharge plans, and supports quality outcomes through effective care coordination and resource management.

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, participate in care coordination rounds, and support compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and nursing standards.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado Registered Nurse DORA license required; BSN or equivalent preferred, along with a current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience preferred, with case management or discharge planning experience highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing practices, patient care standards, safety principles, and healthcare regulations.
• Skilled in communication, collaboration, and building effective relationships with patients, families, providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Proficient in electronic health records, utilization review systems, Microsoft Office, and other computer applications used to support patient care.

What We Offer

• Pay Range: $29.42 - $42.02/hour (based on experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO from day one, extended illness time, retirement plan with match, and more
• Perks: Payroll deductions for hot springs, gyms, ski passes, pet insurance, access to outdoor recreation, and more

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.