Care Manager (RN) - IRP - Inpatient

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is hiring a Care Manager (RN) for University Hospital to facilitate patient care through the healthcare system. This role emphasizes effective inpatient care and transition coordination.

The Clinical Case Manager will work within a team, monitor patient needs, and collaborate with health professionals for case management assessment and follow-up. Candidates should possess a Registered Nurse license, a BSN, and clinical experience, preferably in case management.

Qualifications

• 2 years clinical experience applicable to patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, or payer relations.
• Prior case management experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the health care continuum.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the patient care process and physiological needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare workers to provide comprehensive case management.
• Respond to health care trends with initiatives to enhance care provision.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse license

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Title

Care Manager (RN) – IRP – Inpatient

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

• Registered Nurse license and Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years clinical experience applicable to the patient population, home care, hospice, community agency, and/or payer relations.
• Prior case management experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of the health care continuum, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to solve complex problems.
• Proficiency with computer applications.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital – Doan Hall (0089). Position Type: Intermittent. Scheduled Hours: 0.2. Shift: First Shift.

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

EEO Statement

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