RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a skilled Case Manager to coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring plans are efficient, evidence-based, and aligned with clinical and financial objectives.

You will work with the healthcare team to optimize discharge planning, advocate for patients, and support utilization management, Medicare processes, and effective communication with all care providers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in clinically related field; RN required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Active RN Licensure in Connecticut.
• Special skills include advanced communication and interpersonal skills, leadership, and utilization/case management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the plan of care across the continuum of care.
• Link inpatient care with outpatient services and case management.
• Identify and monitor variances from clinical pathways to improve efficiency.
• Assist clinicians in documenting admissions and discharge appropriateness and appeals.
• Develop and implement discharge plans with the care team and ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate referrals with community resources.

Skills

Nursing experience

Case management

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Leadership

IT literacy

Statistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in clinically related field

Job description

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. is seeking a skilled Case Manager to coordinate patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring plans are efficient, evidence-based, and aligned with clinical and financial objectives.

You will work with the healthcare team to optimize discharge planning, advocate for patients, and support utilization management, Medicare processes, and effective communication with all care providers.