Registered Nurse Emergency Department Case Manager RN

Position Purpose At Saint Francis Hospital, the Emergency Department Registered Nurse Case Manager plays a critical role in coordinating patient care in a fast‑paced emergency setting. This role focuses on early identification of patient needs, care coordination, utilization management, and safe transitions of care to ensure high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes while supporting patient flow and throughput from the Emergency Department. Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift What You Will Do As an Emergency Department RN Case Manager, you will serve as a key partner to ED physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support timely, appropriate care decisions. Responsibilities include: Collaborating with ED providers and care teams to assess patient needs upon presentation Identifying appropriate levels of care and facilitating admissions, transfers, or safe discharges Coordinating care across inpatient, observation, and post‑acute settings Supporting patient flow, throughput, and length‑of‑stay initiatives Conducting clinical, psychosocial, and discharge planning assessments Applying nationally recognized medical necessity and utilization criteria Ensuring compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements Educating patients and families on care plans, resources, and next steps Advocating for patients while balancing quality, safety, and resource utilization Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited nursing school Valid RN License in Connecticut Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Minimum of three (3) years of acute care RN experience Emergency Department experience strongly preferred Demonstrated knowledge of utilization management, level‑of‑care determination, and care coordination Working understanding of CMS/HCFA, OBRA, State of Connecticut regulations, and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards Certification Requirements BLS certification required Case Management certification (CCM or ACM) preferred or obtained within a designated timeframe Position Highlights & Benefits Schedule: Full Time—36 hours/day shift Practice Setting: Emergency Department / Acute Care Focus: Patient flow, care coordination, utilization management, and transitions of care Equal Opportunity Employer We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trinity Health