Hospital Case Manager (RN) in Palmer, MA | Baystate Health Careers
Department: Case Management
Location: Wing Hospital, Palmer, Massachusetts
Job Type: Part-Time
Shift: Days
Baystate Health is seeking a Hospital Case Manager (RN) to join our Case Management team at Wing Hospital in Palmer, Massachusetts. Our Case Management team works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, social workers, payers, patients, families, and community partners to ensure patients receive the right care at the right time and in the most appropriate setting.
The Hospital Case Manager (RN) plays a critical role in coordinating patient-centered care throughout the hospitalization and transition process. This position offers the opportunity to positively impact patient outcomes by facilitating safe discharges, reducing readmissions, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting continuity of care across the healthcare continuum. Working in a community hospital setting, you will build strong interdisciplinary relationships while helping patients and families navigate complex healthcare needs.
The Hospital Case Manager (RN) Will:- Coordinate and facilitate patient-centered care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote quality outcomes and appropriate utilization of healthcare resources.
- Review admissions and continued stays using established utilization management criteria and provide recommendations regarding length of stay, level of care, and quality initiatives.
- Communicate with insurance providers and payer organizations to support authorization processes and optimize reimbursement opportunities.
- Lead discharge planning efforts, ensuring patients and families understand post-acute care options, available resources, and transition plans.
- Identify patients at risk for readmission and implement interventions designed to improve outcomes and reduce avoidable hospitalizations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and community agencies to support seamless transitions across care settings.
- Participate in daily interdisciplinary progression rounds, focusing on timely care progression and achievement of expected lengths of stay.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of utilization review activities, discharge planning interventions, and post-acute care arrangements within the medical record.
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Shift: Days
- Hours: 24 hours/week
- Schedule: Day shift schedule based on department needs
- Weekend Requirement: Rotational coverage as part of seven-day case management services
- On-Call Requirement: None
At Baystate Health, you get the best of both worlds: the resources, stability, and career opportunities of a large integrated healthcare system with the supportive culture of a community-focused organization.
Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:
- Competitive Pay & Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans.
- Tuition & Training: Tuition assistance, CEUs, and professional development opportunities.
- Career Growth: Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
- Regional Opportunities: Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
- Retirement: Retirement savings and employer match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO for eligible employees.
Baystate Health is an integrated healthcare system serving patients and communities throughout western Massachusetts. Our network includes Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Children's Hospital, Baystate Noble Hospital, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Baystate Wing Hospital, Baystate Medical Practices, and Baystate Home Health & Hospice. Whether you provide direct patient care, clinical services, or operational support, your work at Baystate Health helps improve the health of the communities we serve.
Required Skills- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of recent acute medical-surgical nursing experience.
- Strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of utilization management, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements.
- 1-3 years of Case Management experience in an acute care hospital setting.
- Experience with utilization review, payer communications, and discharge planning.
- Case Management certification (ACM, CCM, or equivalent) preferred.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams and navigating complex patient care transitions.
You Belong at Baystate.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Required)Certifications:
Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsCompensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
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$98,051.00 - $112,715.00 - $133,348.00Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
- 3-5 years of recent acute medical-surgical nursing experience
- Strong clinical assessment, care coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Knowledge of utilization management, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements
- 1-3 years of acute-care hospital case management experience
- Experience with utilization review, payer communications, and discharge planning
- Case Management certification such as ACM or CCM
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams and managing complex patient care transitions
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