Care Manager; RN Neurology Service Lines - Weill Cornell

Location:

New York, New York
Shift: Day (United States of America)

The RN Care Manager for the neurology service lines supports a highly vulnerable population requiring intensive, multidisciplinary coordination across the inpatient and outpatient continuum. In this role, you will drive care coordination, promote efficient patient flow, and ensure safe, patient-centered transitions through proactive collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

• Serve as a core clinical member of the interdisciplinary team, leading daily interdisciplinary rounds to ensure clear, timely communication of patient care plans, goals, and discharge readiness.
• Coordinate comprehensive care for neurology/neurosurgery/spine patients across the continuum, recognizing the complexity and vulnerabilities of this population.
• Perform initial and ongoing nursing assessments to evaluate clinical needs, identify risks, and support care planning.
• Conduct utilization review to ensure patients meet criteria for the appropriate level of care and support optimal use of acute care resources.
• Proactively identify and resolve barriers to patient flow, collaborating with physicians, nursing, social work, pharmacy, and ancillary services.
• Develop and implement safe, patient-centered discharge plans, including coordination of post-acute services such as skilled nursing, home infusion (IV therapy), and durable medical equipment (DME).
• Act as a liaison between inpatient teams, outpatient providers, and community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide patient and family education related to discharge plans, services, and ongoing care needs.

• Case Management Certification (CCM) or willingness to obtain Master's Degree in a healthcare related field
• Minimum of 2–3 years of acute care nursing experience required; neurology/neurosurgery preferred
• Prior experience in care management, utilization review, or discharge planning

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• 3 to 5 years of health care experience in an acute care setting
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage complex patient needs.

Salary Range: $134,900-$168,000 per year

New York-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.