ER RN Case Manager: Fast-Paced Care Coordination

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an Emergency Department RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care in a fast-paced ED setting. You will identify needs early, facilitate admissions/transfers, and ensure safe transitions of care with emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ED teams, conducting assessments, discharge planning, and educating patients and families about plans and resources.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Valid RN License in Connecticut.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of CMS/HCFA, OBRA, CT regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Strong care coordination and discharge planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and assess patient needs upon ED presentation.
• Determine appropriate level of care and arrange admissions, transfers, or safe discharges.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, observation, and post-acute settings.
• Support patient flow, throughput, and length-of-stay initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and next steps.
• Advocate for patients while balancing quality and resource use.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Acute care nursing

Utilization management

Regulatory knowledge

Discharge planning

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an Emergency Department RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care in a fast-paced ED setting. You will identify needs early, facilitate admissions/transfers, and ensure safe transitions of care with emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ED teams, conducting assessments, discharge planning, and educating patients and families about plans and resources.