Registered Nurse - Inpatient Clinical Care Manager

Offering up to $10,000 sign-on/retention bonus for experienced case managers with inpatient acute care experience.

About the role

Join our dynamic team and empower patient care as a Registered Nurse Inpatient Clinical Care Manager, where you will lead care coordination and patient progression from admission through discharge. As a central liaison between clinical teams, payers, and patients, your role assumes the responsibility and accountability for collaboratively managing the progression of patient’s care with the physician and health care team utilizing evidence-based best practice guidelines. You will act as a patient advocate ensuring optimal communication, appropriate use of clinical resources, and management of patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily huddles to coordinate patient progression and address care barriers, working collaboratively with unit staff and support team (RN, Physician/Clinical Affiliate, DPA, MSW, CDI, Rehab Services, etc.) to progress each patient's care towards discharge.
• Monitor length of stay, working DRG, and discharge readiness.
• Identify and escalate discharge barriers or readmission risks to ensure seamless care transitions.
• Support safe discharges through timely assessments, planning, and resource coordination.
• Provide patient and family education regarding care plans, discharge instructions, and available resources.
• Document case management activities accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at reducing length of stay, preventing avoidable readmissions, and improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program. BSN graduate preferred according to NYS requirements.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in New York.
• CPHM or CCM Certification preferred; BLS/CPR required.
• One to two years of progressive experience in the Acute Care Setting.
• Strong clinical skills and leadership qualities; actively working toward an advanced degree is ideal.

Benefits

• Culture: Empowering environment with open communication, weekly Standout Check-Ins, Unit Practice Councils, and an Open-Door Guiding Principle.
• Well-Being: Onsite 24-hour fitness center free of charge, along with resources for physical and mental health.
• Professional Development: Strong education program, generous tuition allowance, and clinical ladder incentives. Job share opportunities available.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to balance work, life, and school calendars.
• Safety: On-campus parking for $6 per pay.

Pay

Pay range: $36.25 - $53.70 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates.

Schedule

8-hour shifts. Every 12th weekend; no holidays.

About the organization

St. Joseph’s Health is a regional non-profit health care system based in Syracuse, NY. Founded in 1869 as the first public hospital in Syracuse, St. Joseph’s has been an innovative leader in health care, offering primary, specialty, and home care services. We are part of Trinity Health, the nation’s second-largest Catholic Health System. St. Joseph’s Health Hospital is a US News “Best Regional Hospital,” a designated stroke center, and recipient of several Healthgrades Top 50, Top 100, 5-Star, and Excellence Awards.