Job Details

Job Summary

The RN Care Manager – Emergency Department (ED) is responsible for coordinating patient care and transitions across the continuum, with a focus on safe, timely, and appropriate disposition from the Emergency Department. This role collaborates with ED clinicians, inpatient teams, social work, and community providers to ensure effective care coordination, utilization management, and discharge planning while maintaining compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments of ED patients to determine care needs, level of care, and appropriate disposition
Coordinate care with emergency physicians, nurses, social workers, inpatient units, and ancillary services
Perform utilization review to ensure medical necessity and appropriate use of hospital resources
Facilitate timely discharge planning directly from the ED, including referrals to home care, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation, behavioral health services, and community resources
Complete PRI and Screen assessments as required
Identify high-risk patients and implement interventions to reduce avoidable admissions and ED revisits
Educate patients and families regarding care plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up services
Advocate for patients to ensure access to appropriate services and continuity of care
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
Ensure compliance with hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based practice standards
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, quality improvement initiatives, and performance improvement activities
Provide clinical guidance and support to ED staff related to care management processes

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
Experience with care coordination, utilization review, and discharge planning
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
Computer literacy, including proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Skills & Experience

Leadership experience
Prior experience in emergency department, care management, or case management roles

Required Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN or ADN) from an accredited nursing program

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing

Required Certifications & Licensure

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York
PRI and Screen certification within three (3) months of employment
Primary Source Verification of license and registration as a Registered Professional Nurse from the New York State Department of Education (NYSED)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Certifications & Licensure

Case Management Certification (CCM or equivalent)

Work Environment & Expectations

Based in a high-volume Emergency Department setting
Requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and external agencies
Involves frequent standing, walking, and patient interaction
May require flexibility in scheduling, including weekends or holidays
Adherence to HIPAA, patient safety standards, and professional nursing ethics is required

Pay Rate
$65.58 - $70.46/hour

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