RN Case Manager

The Judge Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager for a 3-month on-site assignment in Philadelphia. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours per week, with a focus on discharge planning and transition-of-care activities.

Required: active RN license, inpatient hospital case management experience, strong discharge planning, and ability to manage 18–25 daily cases. Local candidates preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant nursing and case management experience.
• Recent inpatient hospital case management experience required.
• Strong discharge planning experience required.
• Hospital-based case management experience required; candidates with insurance-only case management experience will not be considered.
• Local candidates only.
• Candidates who can start quickly following offer acceptance and compliance clearance are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families to identify transition-of-care needs and develop individualized discharge plans.
• Initiate and actively manage discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to timely discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, rehabilitation teams, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate post-acute care services, including home health, DME, rehabilitation, infusion services, and skilled nursing placements.
• Educate patients and families on care options and discharge plans.
• Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to support positive outcomes and reduce readmissions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case discussions, and care progression meetings.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication throughout the care coordination process.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Navigate healthcare systems

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

RN Case Manager

3 month assignment w/ extensions

On-site

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (40 hours/week)

Hospital-based case management experience required; insurance-only case management experience will not be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant nursing and case management experience.
• Recent inpatient hospital case management experience required.
• Strong discharge planning experience required.
• Hospital-based case management experience required; candidates with insurance-only case management experience will not be considered.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to navigate healthcare systems and technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal training or supervision.
• Experience managing daily caseloads of approximately 18-25 patients.
• Excellent communication, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Local candidates only.
• Candidates who can start quickly following offer acceptance and compliance clearance are strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric care experience.
• Home health or home care experience.
• Experience within a large acute-care hospital setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families to identify transition-of-care needs and develop individualized discharge plans.
• Initiate and actively manage discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
• Monitor patient progress and address barriers to timely discharge.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, rehabilitation teams, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate post-acute care services, including home health, DME, rehabilitation, infusion services, and skilled nursing placements.
• Educate patients and families on care options and discharge plans.
• Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to support positive outcomes and reduce readmissions.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case discussions, and care progression meetings.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practices.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication throughout the care coordination process.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.