Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Day Shift
Description:
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.
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
Required:
Graduation from an accredited nursing school
Valid RN License in Connecticut
Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing
Minimum of three (3) years of acute care RN experience required
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:
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
Ministry / Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. A member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the nation's largest multi‑institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems, Saint Francis Hospital is a 617‑bed Level I Trauma Center and major teaching hospital. Additional Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women's Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. 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.