Hospitalist RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Stormont-Vail-Health-; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Hospitalist Case Manager to coordinate care for adult inpatients, focusing on discharge planning and seamless transitions of care. You will collaborate with the Hospitalist team and other disciplines to tailor plans for each patient’s needs and ensure timely communication with families.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, documentation, and planning, with a non-exempt status and first shift hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; RN license in KS or multi-state license accepted.
• Minimum 5 years of acute care hospital nursing experience.
• Experience with discharge planning and case management preferred.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission quality management and patient care processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of care and discharge planning with the health care team.
• Communicates with team about discharge needs and plans.
• Maintains relationships with community partners across the continuum of care.
• Identifies process improvements and participates in related activities.
• Ensures completion of discharge paperwork and post-discharge follow-up.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Nursing theory

Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Stormont Vail Health is seeking a Hospitalist Case Manager to coordinate care for adult inpatients, focusing on discharge planning and seamless transitions of care. You will collaborate with the Hospitalist team and other disciplines to tailor plans for each patient’s needs and ensure timely communication with families.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, documentation, and planning, with a non-exempt status and first shift hours.