RN Discharge Planner: Case Management & Care Coordination

The Christ Hospital Health Network; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an experienced RN-Case Manager to oversee clinical review, discharge planning, and coordination of care for acute bedded patients. You will assess patient needs, facilitate services, and collaborate with physicians to determine optimal levels of care.

Responsibilities include monitoring stay appropriateness, identifying barriers, and enabling timely, safe discharges.

Qualifications

• Experience with case management, utilization review, and discharge planning in clinical settings.
• Strong knowledge of clinical and operational case management methods and relevant regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Clinical review of 100% acute bedded patients including Inpatient and Observation levels.
• Monitor appropriateness of continued stay, level of care, and service quality using approved criteria.
• Develop discharge plans, identify needs, and coordinate social services and referrals.
• Assess patient needs based on diagnosis, prognosis, and social support; arrange necessary services.
• Identify barriers to discharge and coordinate with external agencies and providers for alternate care as needed.
• Facilitate daily huddles and multidisciplinary rounds to review discharge plans, length of stay, and barriers.
• Participate in hospital committees and communicate delays or issues to the care teams.
• Document barriers to discharge and the acceptable discharge plan for high-impact admissions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Active Ohio RN License

Job description

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an experienced RN-Case Manager to oversee clinical review, discharge planning, and coordination of care for acute bedded patients. You will assess patient needs, facilitate services, and collaborate with physicians to determine optimal levels of care.

Responsibilities include monitoring stay appropriateness, identifying barriers, and enabling timely, safe discharges.