RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an RN Case Manager PD to coordinate patient care across units including ETD, Observation, PACU in HackensackUMC. The role ensures evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and efficient utilization of resources.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians and discharge planning, plus multi-disciplinary care conferences. Candidates should have a BSN (or 1 year experience non-BSN), RN license in NJ, and strong communication, analytical and

Qualifications

• RN Case Manager role requires RN license and BSN or 1 year experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management and managed care reimbursement.
• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute care and community resources.
• Excellent organization and time management; ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Must commit to weekend rotation and evenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care to meet evidence-based standards and payer requirements.
• Integrate utilization management, care coordination and discharge planning.
• Coordinate communication with physicians, nursing and ancillary staff.
• Assess care against Length of Stay and promote efficient resource use.
• Collaborate with Admitting to verify patient demographics and insurance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary conferences and morning flash meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Data management

PC skills

Discharge planning knowledge

Utilization management

Case management

Managed care reimbursement

Time management

Organization

Independent decision making

Education

BSN

RN with 1 year experience (non-BSN)

NLN/AACN accredited nursing program

NJ State RN License (Nurse)

BLS Certification

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an RN Case Manager PD to coordinate patient care across units including ETD, Observation, PACU in HackensackUMC. The role ensures evidence-based care, regulatory compliance, and efficient utilization of resources.

Responsibilities include collaboration with physicians and discharge planning, plus multi-disciplinary care conferences. Candidates should have a BSN (or 1 year experience non-BSN), RN license in NJ, and strong communication, analytical and