BSN Inpatient Care Manager - Discharge & Care Coordination

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager with a BSN to coordinate comprehensive patient care across the continuum. The role combines clinical expertise, care management, and education to ensure safe discharge and optimal outcomes.

The nurse will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor progress, and advocate for patients and families while emphasizing Medicare/Medicaid and payer knowledge to optimize care transitions.

Qualifications

• BSN required with 3 years in care coordination, disease management, home health or hospital setting and 1 year EMR experience.
• Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds and set priorities to coordinate care.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan individualized care across the continuum of care.
• Coordinate safe, timely discharge planning and post-acute arrangements.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to discharge in rounds.
• Advocate for patients and families, reflecting their preferences in care plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care plans and reimbursement knowledge.
• Educate patients and families to promote self-management and adherence.

Skills

RN License

Leadership

Care coordination

EMR proficiency

Communication

Education

BSN

Master’s preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking an Inpatient Care Manager with a BSN to coordinate comprehensive patient care across the continuum. The role combines clinical expertise, care management, and education to ensure safe discharge and optimal outcomes.

The nurse will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, monitor progress, and advocate for patients and families while emphasizing Medicare/Medicaid and payer knowledge to optimize care transitions.