RN Care Coordinator (Case Manager)

About This Role

The RN Care Coordinator manages a caseload of patients at Brigham and Women's Hospital, ensuring care that supports desired clinical and financial outcomes. This role coordinates interdisciplinary care, utilizes patient assessment and care guidelines, and participates in evaluating practice patterns to improve quality and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure implementation of the plan of care, utilizing case management principles
• Develop a provisional treatment program and tentative discharge date within 24-48 hours of admission
• Review daily treatment plan with physicians, nurses, and patient/families to ensure interdisciplinary communication
• Participate in patient care rounds to contribute to the plan of care and monitor patient progress
• Collaborate with other departments to expedite sequencing and scheduling of interventions
• Provide for daily continuity with patients to assure needs related to discharge are met
• Incorporate knowledge of utilization management principles and payer contracts into patient plans of care
• Coordinate and execute the discharge planning process for patients, ensuring each patient has a discharge plan
• Assess continuing care needs in conjunction with other caregivers
• Collaborate with appropriate individuals, departments, and payers to ensure appropriateness of admission, continued days of stay, and reimbursement

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses and external candidates
• 1+ years of acute care experience
• 1 Year Case Management Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (required for newly licensed nurses and external candidates)
• 1+ years of acute care experience and 1 year of Case Management Experience

Nice to Have

• Inpatient acute hospital case management experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred