RN - Case Management

Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager – Inpatient Hospital Contract in Philadelphia, PA

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager for a 13-week, on-site nursing contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Make a meaningful impact through inpatient case management, discharge planning, care coordination, and safe transitions of care across the healthcare continuum.

The RN Case Manager will coordinate complex patient care and collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, payers, patients, and families in a fast-paced hospital environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced inpatient nurse seeking Philadelphia healthcare employment in a collaborative academic medical community.

Located in Philadelphia's vibrant University City area, this assignment offers convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, public transportation, and city amenities.

RN Case Manager Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
• Location: On-site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,420–$2,870
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract, through approximately early February 2027
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Shift: 8-hour days
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Hours per Week: 40
• Work Setting: Inpatient hospital case management
• Interview Process: Two rounds, conducted in person
• Candidate Preference: Local candidates only

Registered Nurse Case Manager Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• At least 5 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Prior inpatient hospital case management experience required
• Strong discharge planning experience required
• Hospital-based care coordination experience required
• Bachelor's degree required; a nursing degree is preferred
• Ability to independently manage a caseload of approximately 18–25 patients per day
• Strong communication, organization, critical-thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Comfort navigating healthcare systems, electronic documentation, and technology platforms
• Ability to work on-site and manage complex patient transitions in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Prior experience with utilization review, pediatric care, or discharge planning is preferred

RN Case Manager Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families for transition-of-care needs and develop individualized discharge plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate discharge planning upon admission and actively manage the plan throughout the patient's hospitalization.
• Monitor patient progression toward discharge goals and identify barriers that may delay care or transition.
• Review risk stratification tools, identify high-risk patients, and implement focused care coordination interventions.
• Participate in progression-of-care rounds, complex patient discussions, and interdisciplinary huddles.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, social work, rehabilitation services, and other care team members to support timely, safe transitions.
• Communicate authorization decisions and payer determinations to appropriate clinical and operational stakeholders.
• Coordinate post-acute services, including home care, durable medical equipment, infusion services, rehabilitation, skilled nursing placement, and community resources.
• Educate patients and families about post-acute care options and support informed decision-making.
• Complete required choice documentation and ensure discharge milestones are documented and maintained.
• Prepare and communicate referrals, clinical documentation, discharge summaries, and transition information to receiving providers and agencies.
• Escalate complex barriers requiring physician, leadership, payer, or interdisciplinary intervention.
• Document assessments, plans, interventions, and outcomes accurately and in accordance with applicable policies and standards.
• Promote quality patient care, reduce avoidable delays and readmissions, and support successful transitions across the continuum.

Apply now for this Registered Nurse Case Manager contract opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and join a collaborative inpatient healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.