Case Manager – RN

Dartmouth-Hitchcock; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth Health is seeking a qualified Case Manager to join our patient-care team, leveraging an MSW or RN background or equivalent experience. You will guide patients from intake through discharge, coordinating services and engaging with payers to assure cost-effective treatment and smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes advocacy for patients and families, coordinating post-discharge follow-up, and collaborating with the rehab team to optimize outcomes across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Services (MSW) or RN or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of case management principles including insurance nuances.
• 1–2 years of case management experience.
• Proficient written and verbal communication.
• Ability to facilitate group processes to achieve patient goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage care from intake through discharge and follow-up.
• Coordinate services for patients and families; liaise with payer sources.
• Ensure cost-effectiveness of treatment by the team.
• Facilitate discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up.
• Advocate for patients and families and coordinate effective communication.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Group facilitation

Attention to detail

Education

MSW / RN / equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Manages the care of assigned patients from intake through discharge, and follow-up. Coordinates the delivery of services to patients and families; manages the financial resources of the patient by acting as the liaison to the payer source and assuring cost-effectiveness of the treatment provided by the team. Facilitates and coordinates team conference reporting and the discharge planning process. Serves as the patient and family advocate to coordinate and direct effective communication regarding the patient’s care; performs post-discharge follow-up

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Services (MSW) from an accredited school of social work, RN, or previous qualified experience preferred. Knowledge of case management principles including understanding of current insurance issues with an appropriate degree and/or certification and experience in rehabilitation. One to two years of case management experience. Proficiency in written and verbal communication. Demonstrated ability to facilitate group processes to achieve clearly defined patient goals, objectives, and responsibilities. Attention to detail and follow-through necessary. Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals, including the patient and family, payer, physician, rehab team, community resources, and other disciplines as necessary.

Licensure & Certifications

Certification and current licensure in the State of Vermont.

Additional Job Details

• Job Category: Nursing Direct Patient Care
• Pay Range: MIN: $39.29 – MAX: $55.34

• Area of Interest: Nursing;
• Work Status: 5 days/week, 8-hour shifts;
• Employment Type: Full-time;
• Job ID: 3872

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

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