RN Case Manager: Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

SSM Health; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon seeks an experienced nurse to provide comprehensive case management services, coordinating discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care transitions.

The role emphasizes adherence to evidence-based nursing practice, excellent communication, and the ability to work with diverse care settings to support patients and families.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of medical/surgical or ICU nursing experience.
• Case management or utilization management experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Candidates must be detail oriented.
• Candidates must be self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning assessment, development, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams.
• Identify gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
• Assess high-risk patients for readmission and develop discharge plans with the team.
• Collaborate on opportunities for improvement in standard work and processes.
• May assist with utilization management, ED case management, and post-acute liaison tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Self-driven

Case management experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon seeks an experienced nurse to provide comprehensive case management services, coordinating discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care transitions.

The role emphasizes adherence to evidence-based nursing practice, excellent communication, and the ability to work with diverse care settings to support patients and families.