RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Advocate

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); In loco; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate and optimize patient care across the continuum. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure efficient resource use and achievement of outcomes while guiding discharge planning and post-acute follow-up.

The incumbent will support Medicare-related documentation, advocate for patients, and work within ethical and legal guidelines to minimize risk. Connecticut RN licensure is required.

Competenze

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in clinically related field.
• Active RN Licensure in Connecticut.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Utilization management and case management experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and ensure the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Link inpatient care with outpatient services to optimize flow.
• Identify and monitor variances from clinical pathways or treatment plans.
• Assist clinicians in documenting admissions and continued stays.
• Develop and implement discharge plans with the health care team.
• Ensure discharge plan provides continuity of outpatient care.
• Contact outside agencies and initiate referrals as needed.
• Collaborate with unit leadership to involve nurses in discharge planning.
• Advocate for patients and address ethical/legal issues to minimize risk.

Conoscenze

Case management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Age-appropriate assessment

Utilization management experience

Formazione

Baccalaureate degree in clinically related field

RN licensure in Connecticut

Descrizione del lavoro

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate and optimize patient care across the continuum. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure efficient resource use and achievement of outcomes while guiding discharge planning and post-acute follow-up.

The incumbent will support Medicare-related documentation, advocate for patients, and work within ethical and legal guidelines to minimize risk. Connecticut RN licensure is required.