RN Case Manager - WIP - Day Shift - Sign-on Bonus

Christiana Care; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Full Benefits

Shift differentials

Job summary

Christiana Care in Newark, DE, is seeking a dedicated RN Case Manager to oversee patient care and establish effective discharge plans. This role requires an active RN license in DE, a BSN degree, and experience in an inpatient hospital setting. A sign-on bonus is available for external candidates!

The successful candidate will manage treatment plans and coordinate with healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes. Full benefits are offered along with competitive pay rates including shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of experience as an RN Case Manager.
• Experience in an inpatient hospital setting is required.
• Certification in Case Management (CMC) must be obtained within 18 months if eligible.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and drive patient progression.
• Establish and monitor discharge plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs.

Skills

Patient care management

Creating treatment plans

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Active RN license in DE or Compact State

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Case Management Certification (CMC)

Job description

RN Case Manager – WIP - Day Shift

Saturday & Sunday (Plus one rotating Friday Evening shift). Newark, DE

Sign-on Bonus for External Candidates only!

Weekend Incentive Program (WIP)

Work 3 out of 4 weekends in a four‑week schedule: 12‑hour day shift on Saturdays and Sundays, plus one rotating Friday shift. Annual rotating holiday every other year.

Includes special rate of pay and full benefits, except for Paid Time Off (PTO).

Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager will manage patient care, drive patient progression, and establish a discharge plan. This includes functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, creating, implementing, and monitoring treatment plans to ensure safe, timely, and effective transitions throughout the care continuum and discharge planning.

The Care Management Model

• RN Case Manager – manages patient care, drives patient progression, and establishes a discharge plan.
• Social Worker – resolves psycho‑social barriers and supports discharge needs.
• Utilization Management – reviews patient status for appropriateness and anticipated payer coverage.

CARE MANAGEMENT

• Identify patients who have post‑acute care, placement, and complex discharge planning needs based on a comprehensive assessment that includes physical, as well as psycho‑social factors/needs.
• Anticipate, initiate, and establish a discharge plan for patients with post‑acute care needs, collaborating with physician, nurse, and other health care providers, the patient, their family/primary caregiver(s), third‑party payers, and employer following established clinical guidelines, standards, and pathways.
• Review the admission assessment and collaborate with the primary nurse and other health care providers to ensure a multidisciplinary care plan is in place to meet identified patient care needs and desired outcomes.
• Identify system issues that serve as barriers to care and participate in the development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and facilitate patient progression.

Education & Requirements

• An active RN license in DE or a Compact State is required.
• BSN required.
• One year of experience as an RN Case Manager preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient hospital setting with a focus on acute care is required.
• BLS preferred.
• Case Management Certification (CMC) is required within 18 months of eligibility.

Compensation

This is a flat‑rate position. With benefits, the WIP rate is $35 plus a $10 shift differential. Without benefits, the rate is $40 plus a $20 shift differential. WIP positions are merit eligible. Pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.