RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai West is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee case management for an assigned inpatient group. Responsibilities include determining admission appropriateness, planning care, coordinating services, and reducing LOS in collaboration with physicians and the team.

The role emphasizes utilization review, discharge planning, and efficient resource use, with assignment by unit and potential cross‑unit duties across Mount Sinai Health System.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing; Masters preferred.
• Previous experience in homecare, long term care or utilization review preferred.
• Discharge Planner or Case Manager preferred.
• Manager or a minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as an RN in an acute care setting.
• Current NYS RN nursing license.
• CCM certification preferred; re-credentialing of CCM status expected.
• PRI Certification (to be obtained within 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Review admissions to identify needs for UR, discharge planning, and case management.
• Perform continued stay reviews to justify inpatient stay.
• Collaborate with physicians and clinicians to expedite tests and consultations.
• Document all clinical reviews in Canopy.
• Support the mission and goals of Mount Sinai Health System.
• Assess patient status with the interdisciplinary team and plan care.
• Coordinate discharge planning and obtain post‑discharge authorizations.
• Identify readmission risks and work on reduction strategies.

Skills

RN

Case Management

Discharge Planning

Utilization Review

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

MSN preferred

Job description

Mount Sinai West is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee case management for an assigned inpatient group. Responsibilities include determining admission appropriateness, planning care, coordinating services, and reducing LOS in collaboration with physicians and the team.

The role emphasizes utilization review, discharge planning, and efficient resource use, with assignment by unit and potential cross‑unit duties across Mount Sinai Health System.