Per Diem Case Manager - Acute Care & Discharge Planning

Prime Healthcare; Bath Addition (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks an experienced nurse to lead admission and care coordination. The role emphasizes quality, cost containment and collaboration across care teams to ensure appropriate utilization.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with 5+ years of acute care experience, and familiarity with discharge planning and case management. Per diem and flexible shifts are offered with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' work experience post-graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current state Registered Nurse license.
• At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management.
• Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.
• Five years of acute care nursing experience.
• CCM or obtained within 1 year.
• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.
• Current BCLS certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the quality and resource management of all patients admitted to the facility from admission through the care continuum.
• Promote cost containment and integrate healthcare providers to achieve seamless care delivery.
• Perform holistic admission and concurrent reviews of medical records for necessity, intensity of service and severity of illness.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Nursing management

Computer skills

Education

RN license

Job description

Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, PA, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks an experienced nurse to lead admission and care coordination. The role emphasizes quality, cost containment and collaboration across care teams to ensure appropriate utilization.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license with 5+ years of acute care experience, and familiarity with discharge planning and case management. Per diem and flexible shifts are offered with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.