Registered Nurse Emergency Department Case Manager RN

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings with Employer Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, seeks an Emergency Department RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care in a fast-paced ED setting. You will identify needs early, facilitate admissions/transfers, and ensure safe transitions of care with emphasis on quality and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities include collaborating with ED teams, conducting assessments, discharge planning, and educating patients and families about plans and resources.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Valid RN License in Connecticut.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of CMS/HCFA, OBRA, CT regulations and Joint Commission standards.
• Strong care coordination and discharge planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and assess patient needs upon ED presentation.
• Determine appropriate level of care and arrange admissions, transfers, or safe discharges.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, observation, and post-acute settings.
• Support patient flow, throughput, and length-of-stay initiatives.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and next steps.
• Advocate for patients while balancing quality and resource use.

Skills

Emergency Department experience

Acute care nursing

Utilization management

Regulatory knowledge

Discharge planning

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Day ShiftDescription: At Saint Francis Hospital, the Emergency Department Registered Nurse Case Manager plays a critical role in coordinating patient care in a fast‑paced emergency setting. This role focuses on early identification of patient needs, care coordination, utilization management, and safe transitions of care to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes while supporting patient flow and throughput from the Emergency Department.

What You Will Do

As an Emergency Department RN Case Manager, you will serve as a key partner to ED physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support timely, appropriate care decisions. Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with ED providers and care teams to assess patient needs upon presentation
• Identifying appropriate levels of care and facilitating admissions, transfers, or safe discharges
• Coordinating care across inpatient, observation, and post‑acute settings
• Supporting patient flow, throughput, and length‑of‑stay initiatives
• Conducting clinical, psychosocial, and discharge planning assessments
• Applying nationally recognized medical necessity and utilization criteria
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements
• Educating patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps
• Advocating for patients while balancing quality, safety, and resource utilization

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school
• Valid RN License in Connecticut

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Minimum of three (3) years of acute care RN experience required
• Emergency Department experience strongly preferredDemonstrated knowledge of utilization management, level‑of‑care determination, and care coordination
• Working understanding of CMS/HCFA, OBRA, State of Connecticut regulations, and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards

Certification

• BLS certification required
• Case Management certification (CCM or ACM) preferred or obtained within a designated timeframe

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly connected to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time, talents, and skills to help transform healthcare. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to provide our colleagues with support and peace of mind, both at work and at home.

Salary Pay Range: $75,712.00- $121,160

Pay is based on RN experience. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off, which may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiatives
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Position Highlights

• Full Time-36 hours/Day Shift
• Evey Other Weekend/Holiday

Ministry / Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the nation’s largest multi‑institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems, Saint Francis Hospital is a 617‑bed Level I Trauma Center and major teaching hospital. Additional Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women’s Health Center and Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.