Emergency Department Case Manager RN — Discharge & Utilization

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay financial education and more

Job summary

WellSpan Health’s Emergency Department seeks a Case Manager Registered Nurse to support patient flow, utilization review, and discharge planning in Lebanon, PA. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, cost-effective care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred), an active RN license, and 2+ years of acute care experience with strong communication and leadership abilities. Excellent teamwork and patient advocacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2 years of recent acute care experience required.
• RN license required upon hire (or multistate license required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Case Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patients for medical necessity, utilization management, and appropriate setting for continued hospitalization.
• Coordinate progression of patient care to optimize throughput and resource use.
• Liaise with utilization management, payers, and care team per contracts and policies.
• Assist with discharge planning and coordination of DME, home health, IV antibiotics, etc.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

WellSpan Health’s Emergency Department seeks a Case Manager Registered Nurse to support patient flow, utilization review, and discharge planning in Lebanon, PA. The role emphasizes collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, cost-effective care.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred), an active RN license, and 2+ years of acute care experience with strong communication and leadership abilities. Excellent teamwork and patient advocacy are essential.