ER RN Case Manager: Elevate Care & Discharge Planning

IHA; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Carmel is seeking an Emergency Department RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care across the ED stay and transition process. You will assess needs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and promote safe, timely, cost-effective care with strong discharge planning and community resource connections.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree in nursing, a current Ohio RN license, and 3–5 years in acute care.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited RN program.
• Current license to practice as registered nurse in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of 3-5 years recent clinical experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Review patients for medical necessity and level of care.
• Assess psychosocial, financial, and discharge planning needs.
• Identify barriers to care (transportation, housing, insurance, meds, caregiver support).
• Collaborate with ED physicians, nurses, social workers, hospitalists and specialists.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and observation status placements.
• Facilitate communication between patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Review admission criteria and medical necessity with UR department.
• Develop discharge plans early in the ED stay and arrange home care as needed.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments and community resources.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Explain care options, insurance considerations, and available resources.
• Promote self-management and prevent avoidable return visits.
• Connect patients with behavioral health, housing, transportation, and financial resources.
• Assist with reducing ED boarding and delays in care; expedite dispositions.
• Identify high-risk patients and reduce readmissions; coordinate with outpatient teams.

Education

Associates degree from an accredited RN program

Current license to practice as registered nurse in the State of Ohio

Job description

Mount Carmel is seeking an Emergency Department RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care across the ED stay and transition process. You will assess needs, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and promote safe, timely, cost-effective care with strong discharge planning and community resource connections.

Ideal candidates have an associates degree in nursing, a current Ohio RN license, and 3–5 years in acute care.