ED Case Manager RN Days

MercyOne; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven culture

Collaborative team environment

Growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity is seeking an RN Care Coordinator to support patients across the care continuum and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that promote quality outcomes and patient safety.

The role involves coordinating care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings, facilitating discharge planning, educating patients and families, and ensuring follow-up services while supporting quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Iowa.
• BSN preferred.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience (care coordination or case management preferred).
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Experience with care management systems and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and community partners to ensure seamless transitions of care.
• Conduct patient assessments, identify needs, and develop care plans.
• Facilitate discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up services.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and available resources.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed.
• Support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and documentation standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license in Iowa

BSN preferred

Tools

Care management systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: ED Patient Case Manager RN (Onsite) Shift/Hours: Full-time day shift (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM), working three 12-hour shifts per week, with only two required Saturdays per year.

Position Summary

MercyOne Trinity is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator to support patients across the care continuum. In this role, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized care plans that promote quality outcomes, patient safety, and efficient resource utilization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care plans across inpatient, outpatient, and post-acute settings
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and community partners to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Conduct patient assessments, identify needs, and develop care plans
• Facilitate discharge planning and ensure appropriate follow-up services
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and available resources
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans as needed
• Support quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and documentation standards

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience (care coordination, case management, or acute care preferred)
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
• Experience with care management systems and interdisciplinary collaboration

Why MercyOne?

• Mission-driven, patient-centered culture
• Collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.