Inpatient Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

North Country Healthcare; Lancaster (NH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Full time

Job summary

North Country Healthcare seeks an Inpatient Case Manager to lead patient care coordination during hospitalization and discharge planning in a rural New Hampshire setting. You will assess medical, psychosocial, and financial needs and work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely discharges and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, collaboration, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; higher credential preferred depending on credentials held.
• Nurse or Social Worker preferred; LNA/MA with appropriate experience considered.
• Education requirements depend on credentials held.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive patient care during hospitalization and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions and reduce readmissions.
• Identify barriers to discharge and coordinate with physicians, nurses, therapists and external providers.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-discharge needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Inpatient case management

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Nursing, Social Work, Healthcare Management

Nurse or Social Worker preferred

LNA/MA with experience considered

Job description

North Country Healthcare seeks an Inpatient Case Manager to lead patient care coordination during hospitalization and discharge planning in a rural New Hampshire setting. You will assess medical, psychosocial, and financial needs and work closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely discharges and continuity of care.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, collaboration, and compliance with payer and regulatory requirements.