Case Management Lead: Discharge & Care Coordination

UVA Health; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Case Manager Team Lead to serve as the operational lead for the Case Management team, supporting care coordination, discharge planning, patient progression, and transition of care activities. Collaborates with physicians, nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe and timely patient discharges.

The role requires an ADN with RN licensure, 3 years in acute care Case Management or related fields, and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• ADN is required; BSN preferred depending on role requirements.
• MSW/LCSW may be considered based on role requirements.
• ACM/CCM/CMAC or related certification preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of acute care Case Management or similar experience.
• Prior leadership, charge, preceptor, or team lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate care transitions.
• Provide discharge planning and care coordination for safe patient flow.
• Identify and address discharge barriers to reduce delays.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, and coverage needs.
• Mentor and support development of Case Management staff.
• Foster collaboration across Nursing, Physicians, Case Management and ancillary departments.
• Support quality, regulatory, and performance initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

Interdisciplinary leadership

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

MSW/LCSW considered

ACM/CCM/CMAC certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Keyboarding

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Case Manager Team Lead to serve as the operational lead for the Case Management team, supporting care coordination, discharge planning, patient progression, and transition of care activities. Collaborates with physicians, nursing, social work, and interdisciplinary staff to ensure safe and timely patient discharges.

The role requires an ADN with RN licensure, 3 years in acute care Case Management or related fields, and leadership experience.