Registered Nurse Emergency Department Case Manager RN

Trinity Health; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital in Connecticut is seeking an Emergency Department Registered Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient care in a fast-paced ED setting. You will focus on early identification of patient needs, utilization management, and safe transitions of care to support patient flow and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications include an accredited nursing degree and a valid CT RN license, with BLS required and CCM/ACM certification preferred or pursued within a set timeframe.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school.
• Valid RN License in Connecticut.
• BLS certification required.
• CCM/ACM certification preferred or obtained within designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with ED providers and care teams to assess patient needs at presentation.
• Identify appropriate levels of care and facilitate admissions, transfers, or safe discharges.
• Coordinate care across inpatient, observation, and post-acute settings.
• Support patient flow, throughput, and length-of-stay initiatives.
• Conduct clinical, psychosocial, and discharge planning assessments.
• Apply nationally recognized medical necessity and utilization criteria.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps.

Skills

RN licensure

Acute care nursing

Emergency department

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

RN licensure (CT)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Position Purpose 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

• 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 preferred
• Demonstrated 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

Position Highlights & Benefits

• Schedule: Full Time-36 hours/Day Shift
• Practice Setting: Emergency Department / Acute Care
• Focus: Patient flow, care coordination, utilization management, and transitions of care

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, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith‑based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.