Registered Nurse-Transitional Case Management

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Transitional Case Management at IU Health Arnett. This hybrid role requires in-office presence 25-50% of the time and focuses on coordinating care after discharge to reduce readmissions.

You will educate patients, build care plans, and collaborate with care teams and payers to secure approvals and services. The ideal candidate holds an ASN, with BSN preferred, and an Indiana RN license or NLC; 3–5 years in ambulatory or care management

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC license to practice.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience, preferably ambulatory care, home health, or care management.
• Phone triage experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support may be required by unit policy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and understanding of medical record requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care for high-risk patients post-discharge and develop individualized care plans.
• Identify barriers to prevent readmission and ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Conduct thorough phone triage to educate patients and coordinate services.
• Collaborate with third-party payers for coverage and approvals.
• Provide discharge planning documentation and ensure timely follow-up with patients and families.
• Maintain compliance with medical records and regulatory policies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Patient education

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Transitional Case Management

Location: IU Health Arnett

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift, Hybrid Remote (25-50% in office requirement)

Position Summary:

IU Arnett Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse - Transitional Case Management to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate care for high-risk patients post-discharge, with a focus on reducing readmissions and ensuring seamless transitions across care settings. This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes through comprehensive discharge planning, patient education, and collaborative care management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients from pre-admission through post-discharge.
• Identify high-risk patients and implement targeted interventions to prevent readmission, ensuring smooth transitions of care.
• Conduct thorough phone triage to assess patient needs, provide education, and coordinate necessary services.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by identifying barriers, collaborating on solutions, offering alternatives, and following up to ensure resolution.
• Utilize positive reinforcement techniques by recognizing patient achievements, encouraging progress, and providing specific praise to foster engagement.
• Ensure patients are appropriately assigned to the correct level of care and receive necessary services, including post-discharge support and follow-up.
• Perform accurate, timely discharge planning and documentation, facilitating effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Demonstrate accountability and follow-through by providing timely reminders, ensuring the delivery of necessary materials, and maintaining ongoing patient engagement.
• Work with third-party payers to secure coverage and approvals, ensuring financial clearance for services.
• Administer patient education and prevention programs to promote health and wellness.
• Monitor, evaluate, and modify care plans as necessary to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with medical record documentation, healthcare regulations, and organizational policies.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN).
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in ambulatory care, home health, or care management.
• Phone triage experience is preferred.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and applications.
• Requires understanding of medical record requirements, regulations and policies.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to:
  • Identify barriers
  • Collaborate on solutions
  • Offer alternatives
  • Follow up effectively
• Ability to utilize positive reinforcement strategies:
  • Recognize achievements
  • Encourage progress
  • Provide specific praise
• Demonstrated accountability and follow-through:
  • Provide reminders
  • Ensure materials are delivered
  • Maintain ongoing engagement with patients

Why Join IU Arnett Hospital?

At IU Health, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and fostering a collaborative, supportive work environment. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your nursing career. Join our team and be part of a community committed to excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.