Nurse Care Manager - Discharge & Care Coordination

Kettering Health; South Dale (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering Health Network is seeking a dedicated Care Manager at the Main Campus to oversee patient and family-centered care planning. You will identify needs, develop intervention plans, and coordinate services across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes proactive discharge planning, collaboration with clinicians, and ensuring effective communication for safe transitions. The position requires a current Ohio RN license with BSN; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a current license to practice in Ohio.
• Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, Case Manager, Care Coordinator, Care Manager experience preferred.
• BSN from an accredited school required, Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pro-active discharge planning and planning for safe next steps.
• Review readmission risk and barrier assessments; address gaps.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary huddles and coordination across teams.
• Conduct 1:1 patient and family interviews for moderate/high risk patients.
• Evaluate factors contributing to inappropriate utilization of services.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary services on care planning.

Skills

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Motivational interviewing

Patient-family communication

Education

BSN from accredited school

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Kettering Health Network is seeking a dedicated Care Manager at the Main Campus to oversee patient and family-centered care planning. You will identify needs, develop intervention plans, and coordinate services across the care continuum.

The role emphasizes proactive discharge planning, collaboration with clinicians, and ensuring effective communication for safe transitions. The position requires a current Ohio RN license with BSN; a Master’s degree is preferred.