Job DetailsRN Case Manager - Day Shift
M-F (Hours: 8a-4:30p with call rotation every 7 weeks) No Holidays or Weekends!Newark, DE
External Candidates are Eligible for a 10K Sign-on Bonus!
Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, DE is looking for a (RN) Case Manager with experience in Discharge Planning in an Acute Care Hospital Setting.
The RN Case Manager will coordinate care and drive patient progression to establish a discharge plan. This includes functioning as an interdisciplinary team member, creating, implementing, and developing all aspects of discharge planning to establish appropriate, timely, and effective transitions throughout the care continuum.
The Care Management Model:
Our Care Management Triad Team Model is a collaboration between the following:
- 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. Participates in the development and implementation of strategies to remove barriers and facilitate patient progression.
Education & Requirements
- An active RN license is required in DE or a Compact State.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
- Candidates must have 3-5 years of acute care experience in a hospital setting.
- In-patient case management experience is preferred.
- 3-5 years of Acute Care Experience is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred.
- A Case Management Certification (CMC) must be obtained within 18 months of eligibility.
Hourly Pay Range: $42.11 - $67.37
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.
Post End Date
Dec 31, 2026
