RN Care Manager: Discharge & Care Transitions Lead

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $20,000

Welcome bonus eligible up to $35,000

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager. This full-time role (1.0 FTE) operates on day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with new 2026 pay rates and eligibility for a welcome bonus up to $35,000.

The position requires U.S. work authorization and offers a robust benefits package. Key duties include reviewing medical records for admission and service utilization, coordinating with IDT teams, and developing discharge plans with post-hospital placement.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital/home health/nursing home setting required.
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily medical records to assess admission appropriateness and utilization of services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and care transitions.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates post-hospital placement and social services.
• Maintains accurate documentation of case management activities and referrals.

Skills

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Care coordination

Communication

EMR documentation

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager. This full-time role (1.0 FTE) operates on day shift from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with new 2026 pay rates and eligibility for a welcome bonus up to $35,000.

The position requires U.S. work authorization and offers a robust benefits package. Key duties include reviewing medical records for admission and service utilization, coordinating with IDT teams, and developing discharge plans with post-hospital placement.