RN Care Coordinator: Elevate Patient Care & Discharge

CommonSpirit Health; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Elizabeth is seeking a Case Manager to support physicians and the care team in coordinating patient care and improving outcomes.

The role focuses on utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning to enhance quality and patient satisfaction while controlling costs. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Care Coordination team, managing post-acute referrals, and ensuring timely follow-up care and regulatory compliance through required documentation and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• RN License valid in the state of Nebraska.
• Three to five years clinical experience in the assigned area (preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification as per American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Care Coordination team to facilitate patient progression.
• Manage post-acute referrals to support length of stay management and deny mitigation.
• Coordinate communications with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
• Ensure follow-up appointments to support readmission prevention and continuity of care.
• Handle patient notifications and required documentation signatures for regulatory compliance.
• Arrange transportation referrals as needed.

Skills

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Discharge planning

Communication with patients

Education

Nursing degree

RN license (Nebraska)

BLS certification

Job description

CHI Health St. Elizabeth is seeking a Case Manager to support physicians and the care team in coordinating patient care and improving outcomes.

The role focuses on utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning to enhance quality and patient satisfaction while controlling costs. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Care Coordination team, managing post-acute referrals, and ensuring timely follow-up care and regulatory compliance through required documentation and