RN Case Manager - Patient-Centered Care & Discharge Champion

Yale New Haven Health; Fort Trumbull (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Case Manager (RN) at Bridgeport Hospital to coordinate and optimize patient care within the interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on planning, documentation, discharge planning, and advocacy to ensure high-value care aligned with clinical and financial objectives.

Requirements include a Connecticut RN license, a Baccalaureate degree in a clinically related field, and at least three years of relevant clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Baccalaureate degree in clinically related field.
• R.N. required.
• Active RN Licensure in Connecticut.
• Three years of relevant clinical experience.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Leadership skills in planning and managing patient care.
• Utilization management and case management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure the implementation of the plan of care within the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Optimize efficiency of hospital systems impacting quality and length of stay.
• Utilize information to ensure patients meet clinical needs for admission, treatment, and discharge.
• Assist clinicians in documenting admissions and continued stays.
• Ensure discharge planning is developed and implemented with relevant services.
• Ensure discharge plan provides continuum of care with outpatient physician and needed services.
• Coordinate with outside agencies for referrals and resources.
• Collaborate with PSM and unit leadership to involve clinical nurses in discharge planning.
• Act as a patient advocate and manage ethical/legal issues to reduce risk.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Case management

Education

Baccalaureate degree in clinically related field

Job description

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Case Manager (RN) at Bridgeport Hospital to coordinate and optimize patient care within the interdisciplinary team. The role focuses on planning, documentation, discharge planning, and advocacy to ensure high-value care aligned with clinical and financial objectives.

Requirements include a Connecticut RN license, a Baccalaureate degree in a clinically related field, and at least three years of relevant clinical experience.