RN Unit Base Case Manager - Weekender - Day Shift - Sign-on Bonus

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Employee assistance program

10K Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking an RN Case Manager for the Weekend Incentive Program in Newark, DE. This position involves managing patient care, creating discharge plans, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. Qualifications include a BSN, an active RN license in Delaware or a Compact State, and preferred experience in case management. This role offers a starting pay of $35 plus a $10 shift differential, with a total compensation package including a $10K sign-on bonus and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have an active RN license in DE or a Compact State.
• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) is required.
• One year of RN Case Manager experience preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient hospital setting is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care and establish discharge plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers for patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams.

Skills

Patient care management

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Active RN license in DE or Compact State

Case Management Certification (CMC)

Job description

Job Details

RN Case Manager - Weekend Incentive Program (WIP) - Day Shift

Saturday & Sunday (Hours: 8a-8:30p plus one rotating Friday shift (4p-8p).

Wilmington, DE

External Candidates are Eligible for a 10K Sign‑on Bonus!

ChristianaCare – Wilmington Hospital is currently recruiting an RN Case Manager – Weekender with experience in Transitional Care or Discharge Planning in an Acute Care Hospital Setting.

As part of our Weekend Incentive Program (WIP), you will be required to work 3 out of 4 weekends in a four‑week schedule. This includes a 12‑hour day shift on Saturdays and Sundays, along with one rotating Friday shift. Additionally, there will be an annual rotating holiday every other year.

Weekend Incentive Program Includes: Special rate of pay and full benefits, except for Paid Time Off (PTO).

The RN Case Manager will be responsible for managing patient care, driving patient progression, and establishing 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 the 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. Participate in the development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and facilitate patient progression.

About Us

ChristianaCare is located in Delaware and is one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare organizations, centered on improving health outcomes, making high‑quality care more accessible, and lowering healthcare costs.

ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care, and women’s health. It also includes the pioneering Gene Editing Institute.

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.

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. 10K Sign‑on Bonus! This 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.

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.

Post End Date: Aug 31 2026

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/