Registered Nurse RN - Case Manager Emergency Dept

Employment Type: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: POSITION PORPOSE

• The ED Case Manager coordinates actions within the emergency center admission process that provide for patient's receiving the right care at the right time, in the right place.

• This position is responsible for reviewing the clinical appropriateness of admission and for the communication of admission details to the Patient Access team.

• This position is a Full-Time, benefited position.

• Scheduled 36 hours per week with a weekend and holiday rotation.

• Shift times either 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. or 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., every third weekend rotation.

• Orientation for this position would last for 6-8 weeks from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

• This position supports the 38-bed, Level IV Trauma Emergency Department at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Brighton, a state-of-the-art facility that opened in April 2026 and serves as Livingston County's only full-service hospital.

MINIUMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Michigan Nursing License

• Graduation from accredited nursing program: Minimum of Associates degree in Nursing, BSN required within 5 years from the date of employment in the role.

• Experience: Three (3) years recent experience in case management, utilization review or a related field.

• Certification: Case Management is desirable: Individuals serving as case managers for the health system shall obtain CMSA certification within three years from their date of employment in the role or be in the process of obtaining certification as a case manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Facilitates actions necessary for admitted or emergency center patients to receive the right care in the right place at the right time.

• Assess all patients that qualify as a readmission. Determine reason for return and implement alternative to admission plan when appropriate. Document readmission information/interventions in the Epic CM system.

• Identifies barriers to discharging patients from the E.D instead of admission as observation. Develops strategies and initiatives to address identified barriers. Work with other disciplines to assist in resolution of barriers to discharge. Report findings to Acute Care Flow Leadership team.

• Proactively consults with the EC physician to determine eligibility for admission. Facilitates appropriate documentation for inpatient admission as required by hospital and insurance criteria.

• Proactively consults with the EC physician to determine appropriate admission status (inpatient or observation) and level of care required. Facilitates appropriate documentation of reason for admission including the treatment plan as required by hospital and insurance criteria.

• Communicates medical necessity documentation requirements with attending physician as needed.

POSITION BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability.

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.

• Retirement savings plan with employer match.

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

• Tuition Reimbursement

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.