Hospital Care Manager: Social Work & Discharge Planning

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Washington Medical Center is seeking a Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and families to develop safe, individualized plans and ensure timely decision-making.

You will lead discharge planning efforts, connect patients with community resources, and assist with advanced directives and housing referrals while engaging in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with current Maryland nursing licensure.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant hospital case management experience.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team, community resources, and patient/family to plan and manage care.
• Provides care management activities to ensure an effective, individualized and safe plan of care.
• Supports discharge planning and connects patients to community resources and crisis services.
• Assists with advanced directives, guardianship, homelessness issues, and referrals as needed.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Crisis management

Education

Maryland RN license

BSN preferred

MSW CSWE or LMSW licensure

Job description

Baltimore Washington Medical Center is seeking a Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and families to develop safe, individualized plans and ensure timely decision-making.

You will lead discharge planning efforts, connect patients with community resources, and assist with advanced directives and housing referrals while engaging in interdisciplinary rounds to optimize patient outcomes.