Case Manager RN - PRN
About the Role
Sinai Hospital's inpatient Care Management team provides discharge planning, transitional care coordination, complex care management, and utilization review through a multidisciplinary team of registered nurses, LPNs, licensed social workers, and administrative staff. While many functions are dictated by regulatory requirements, the core clinical focus is always on ensuring a safe and effective transition to the next appropriate level of care. Your work directly supports safe discharge planning, reduces barriers to care, and improves patient outcomes.
Position Summary
The Inpatient Care Manager, in collaboration with the clinical team and medical provider, provides discharge planning coordination and intervention. The Care Manager strives to promote patient wellness, improved care outcomes, efficient utilization of health services and minimize denials of payment among a patient population with complex health needs.
Essential Functions
- Assessment: Performs initial and ongoing Care Management assessment to determine, based on patient's condition and presentation, care coordination and discharge planning needs as appropriate in the Inpatient setting.
- Planning: Creates a focused, anticipated discharge plan of care for assessed high risk patients with identified needs.
- Intervention/Evaluation: Collaborates with the clinical team and medical provider to initiate the anticipated discharge plan for patients.
- Performance Improvement: Stays abreast of changing organizational, emergency department, Care Management, and clinical trends, regulatory matters and third-party payer requirements related to clinical care, discharge planning, and precertification or aftercare benefits.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Basic professional knowledge; equivalent to a Bachelor's degree; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field
- BSN preferred; ADN required
- 3-5 years related experience
- Prior experience with inpatient case management/discharge planning required
- Registered Nurse License - Current Maryland license or eligibility to obtain Maryland license
- Case Mgmt cert preferred within 3-5 yrs of hire
Pay
$50.00 to $50.00
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
- Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking