Case Manager - Per Diem

Ernest Health, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana is seeking a PRN Case Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor care plans, ensuring patients progress toward outcomes and discharge smoothly.

This per diem role emphasizes coordination of post-discharge needs, knowledge of community resources, and strong communication to support recovery and safety in an inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Current clinical licensure is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent relevant case management experience; acute care preferred.
• Experience with discharge planning and coordinating post-discharge needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication and time management.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop a care plan.
• Monitors patient progress and ensures care aligns with desired outcomes.
• Identifies barriers to care and facilitates discharge planning.
• Maintains confidentiality and documents in patient records.

Skills

Clinical licensure

1 year experience

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Knowledge of community resources

Infection control

Data entry/record management

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Case Manager - Per Diem - Mishawaka, Indiana

We are seeking a PRN Case Manager to join our team of passionate patient caregivers!

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana in Mishawaka, Indiana (South Bend area) is a cutting‑edge inpatient rehabilitation facility focused on helping patients reclaim their lives after serious injuries or illnesses. We provide intensive rehab care for stroke survivors, individuals with brain or spinal cord injuries, multiple trauma, and other debilitating conditions. Our hospital’s expert team – including board‑certified rehabilitation physicians (physiatrists), therapists, and nurses – work together to deliver personalized therapy programs aimed at restoring mobility, communication, and daily living skills. With a state‑of‑the‑art therapy gym and a compassionate approach to care, we offer an ideal setting for healing and improvement. Fully accredited and consistently praised for our patient outcomes, Rehabilitation Hospital of Northern Indiana proudly serves patients across the region with high‑quality, individualized rehabilitative care.

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post‑discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain pro‑active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Ensures patient is progressing towards desired outcomes by monitoring care through assessments and/or patient records. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. Actively involved in discharge planning process. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.