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.

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.