Inpatient Care Coordination & Discharge Manager

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Aurora Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse focused on discharge planning and utilization management in a hospital setting. The role integrates patient and family-centered planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and timely transitions of care.

The incumbent will assess needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with social work and clinical teams to ensure regulatory compliance and effective resource use during hospital stays.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required in the state of practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Knowledge of CMS/Medicare guidelines.
• Ability to navigate Electronic Health Records and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead discharge planning assessments and develop care transition plans.
• Coordinate with patient, family, and care team to meet discharge goals.
• Document discharge planning interventions and utilization review.
• Collaborate with social work and care management teams to address barriers to care.
• Communicate with payers and health system departments to ensure timely progression of care.

Skills

Nursing

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Record

MS Office

Job description

Advocate Aurora Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse focused on discharge planning and utilization management in a hospital setting. The role integrates patient and family-centered planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and timely transitions of care.

The incumbent will assess needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with social work and clinical teams to ensure regulatory compliance and effective resource use during hospital stays.