Discharge & Care Coordination Nurse

C240 UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital, Inc.; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced discharge planning/case management RN to support patient transitions and care coordination. The role requires MA RN licensure and at least three years of related clinical experience, with strong organizational and communication abilities.

The job involves collaborating with physicians and payers, reviewing inpatient and post-discharge needs, and ensuring compliant, high‑quality care across the continuum. A signing bonus may be available.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse required.
• Three years of clinical discharge planning or case management experience.
• Ability to use computer-based systems for data gathering and analysis.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, functional, and psychosocial needs using screening tools and records.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan and coordinate discharge and care transitions.
• Interface with payers to clarify benefits and coverage for services.
• Monitor outcomes of the discharge plan and adjust as needed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives at the department level.

Skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical data systems

Education

Massachusetts RN licensure

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

UMass Memorial Health is seeking an experienced discharge planning/case management RN to support patient transitions and care coordination. The role requires MA RN licensure and at least three years of related clinical experience, with strong organizational and communication abilities.

The job involves collaborating with physicians and payers, reviewing inpatient and post-discharge needs, and ensuring compliant, high‑quality care across the continuum. A signing bonus may be available.