Case Manager RN: Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

Saint Peter's Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Adoption assistance

Back-up daycare

Free onsite parking

Recognition rewards

Job summary

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Case Manager RN to join our Care Coordination team. Our Magnet designation reflects outstanding nursing practices and patient outcomes.

The Case Manager RN will perform discharge planning evaluations, risk assessments, and interdisciplinary rounds, collaborating with social work to address post‑hospital needs. Requirements include a NJ RN license, BSN preferred or within three years, 3–5 years acute care experience, strong critical thinking and

Qualifications

• BSN preferred or must obtain within three (3) years of hire date.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience in acute care nursing.
• Good critical thinking and communication skills.
• Must be willing to work on some weekend days and some holiday days.

Responsibilities

• Perform Discharge Planning evaluations including risk assessments for defined population within expected time frame
• Provide Assessment and ongoing reassessment of a patient's diagnosis, prognosis, and anticipated care needs and goals.
• Collaborate with other disciplines; actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds. Collaboration includes progression of care, appropriate length of stay, integration of risk factors to reduce readmission, and integration for the care plan.
• Collaborate with the social worker daily to identify patients in need of social work intervention or with potential post-hospital discharge needs.
• Intervene and educate patients and families regarding anticipated complex home care needs including providers which are applicable to the patient’s goals and treatment preferences. Utilizes teach back methodology. Obtain patient choice for skilled home care providers and educates about payer in-network providers.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Education

RN license (NJ)

BSN preferred or within 3 years

Job description

Saint Peter's Healthcare System is seeking a Case Manager RN to join our Care Coordination team. Our Magnet designation reflects outstanding nursing practices and patient outcomes.

The Case Manager RN will perform discharge planning evaluations, risk assessments, and interdisciplinary rounds, collaborating with social work to address post‑hospital needs. Requirements include a NJ RN license, BSN preferred or within three years, 3–5 years acute care experience, strong critical thinking and