Case Manager: Hospital Discharge & Care Coordination

Akron Children’s Hospital; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Case Manager to oversee hospitalizations for a defined caseload from preadmission through one week post-discharge. You will facilitate interdepartmental coordination to achieve optimal outcomes and oversee safe transitions for families.

Responsibilities include homegoing assessments, coordinating services, linking families to community resources, and developing discharge materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in case management is preferred.
• Healthcare experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and EMR software (Epic or similar).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and assess patients' homegoing needs for safe transition/discharge.
• Plan and coordinate medical care with other care areas and community resources.
• Assess and procure community resources and provide referrals as needed.
• Develop materials to support discharge/transition planning for patients and families.
• Demonstrate leadership, communicate effectively with the care team and families.
• Provide care knowledge for physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs across ages.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Case management

Healthcare experience

Oral and written communication

MS Office

Epic EMR

Education

RN licensure in Ohio

BSN preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Epic EMR

Job description

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Full-Time Case Manager to oversee hospitalizations for a defined caseload from preadmission through one week post-discharge. You will facilitate interdepartmental coordination to achieve optimal outcomes and oversee safe transitions for families.

Responsibilities include homegoing assessments, coordinating services, linking families to community resources, and developing discharge materials.