Case Manager, RN

Jefferson

Case Manager RN coordinating patient care, progression, and safe discharge planning for Jefferson Health, a regional nonprofit healthcare system. Collaborating with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams across southern New Jersey hospitals.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeTurnersville • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,243 - $117,197 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating comprehensive patient care and discharge planning, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and effective communication across diverse patient populations. Proficient in conflict resolution and identifying barriers to care, ensuring efficient patient progression and safety.

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Bachelor's Degree In NursingCase Management ExperienceDischarge Planning ExperienceLicensed Registered Nurse In New JerseyEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Patient Care CoordinationDischarge PlanningConflict ResolutionPatient Progress MonitoringBarriers IdentificationPlan Of Care DevelopmentUnderstanding Of Developmental StagesEnd-Of-Life Issues UnderstandingSigns Of Abuse RecognitionGeriatric Care Knowledge

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationAdvocacy For PatientsEffective CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Facilitation

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Registered Nurse

Industry Keywords

Patient PopulationContinuum Of CareLength-Of-Stay ReviewMultidisciplinary RoundsPatient Progression LeaderHuddle RoundsAdolescent BehaviorsBody Image IssuesEmotional Abuse RecognitionPhysical Abuse Recognition

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate comprehensive care for a defined patient population throughout the continuum of care
Coordinate all aspects of discharge planning and establish safe discharge plans
Advocate for patients and families throughout the episode of care
Facilitate communication among the healthcare team and patients/families
Facilitate patient progression during hospital stays
Review length-of-stay and barriers data during multidisciplinary rounds and escalation/outlier meetings
Review patient status daily to identify issues requiring priority intervention that may affect discharge plans
Facilitate or support daily patient Plan of Care Huddle Rounds as Patient Progression Leader
Monitor patient progress and intervene to promote efficient progression
Identify and resolve barriers to patient care and discharge
Escalate unresolved barriers to department leadership
Interact with co-workers, visitors, and staff consistent with Jefferson's values

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree of Nursing
3 years of case management or discharge planning experience
Effective use of conflict resolution skills
Interdisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care planning and discharge coordination
Understanding of developmental stages and their impact on adjustment to illness/trauma
Ability to identify adolescent behaviors related to body image, independence, sexual identity, identity development, and illness severity
Understanding of end-of-life issues
Effective communication skills with neonate, infant, adolescent, and geriatric patients
Ability to recognize signs of physical and/or emotional abuse or neglect
Ability to identify hearing and sight deficiencies in geriatric populations
Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey
Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.; frequent sitting, standing, and keyboard use; may require kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
Continuing education and career growth opportunities