Care Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Care Manager (RN) for the Emergency Department to facilitate comprehensive case management for patients. This role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective inpatient care and safe transitions. Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an RN license, plus 2 years of clinical experience. Strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential. This is a full-time position with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population.
• Prior case management experience strongly preferred.
• Must understand the health care continuum.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate assigned group of patients through the health care system.
• Collaborate with health care team to provide comprehensive case management.
• Monitor patient care process and evaluate needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Job Title: Care Manager (RN) - Emergency Department

Department: University Hospital | Care Management Services

Scope of Position

The Clinical Case Manager functions within the multidisciplinary team to facilitate an assigned group of patients through the health care system with the primary focus of efficient, effective, compassionate inpatient care and a safe transition to the next level of care. In some areas, this may include pre‑admission to post‑discharge coordination of care.

Position Summary

The Clinical Case Manager monitors the patient care process and physiological needs; documents, communicates, and collects data to evaluate and improve timeliness and appropriateness of care. The Clinical Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nurses and other health care workers to provide comprehensive case management assessment, treatment, and follow‑up evaluation for patients and to communicate plan of care. The Clinical Case Manager maintains an awareness of state and national health care trends and proactively responds with initiatives to enhance provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.

Minimum Qualifications

RN license and Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations required. Prior case management experience strongly preferred. This role must understand the health care continuum and have the ability to solve complex problems and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work with various computer applications.

Location: University Hospital – Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.