RN/LMSW Case Manager: Inpatient Units

About Cayuga Health
Cayuga Health offers patient-centered, comprehensive health services at Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca; Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls; and more than 40 medical offices in the Finger Lakes and Central New York. Cayuga Health employs more than 450 providers from 40+ specialties. Additional services include a neo-natal intensive care unit, a home health care agency, an addiction recovery organization, and a skilled nursing facility.

Cayuga Health is a member of Centralus Health, a community-based integrated delivery system. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower our teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities we serve.

Our commitment to quality personalized care begins with our exceptional team—over 6500 employees strong.  At Cayuga Health, you will work in a collaborative environment that values excellence, integrity, compassion and stewardship. Together, we create an environment where empathy, honesty and a dedication to quality thrive, empowering us to make a positive impact on the lives we touch.

We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and professional development opportunities to help our employees grow and thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or taking the next step in healthcare, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of care in our communities.

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RN/LMSW Case Manager: Inpatient Units

RN/LMSW Case Manager is responsible for the delivery of comprehensive care to a set of assigned patients at a specific point in time. This involves the assessment of patient and care team needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate Plan of Care, making changes in response to changing patient needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates hospital admissions using evidence-based standards of care to assure care is medically necessary and delivered at the most appropriate level of care.
• Communicates effectively with providers and care teams to ensure medical necessity and patient status are appropriately captured and documented; actively participates in multidisciplinary rounds as available.
• Serves as discharge planner for assigned patients, assessing risk for readmission, ability to self-manage, and identifying community support systems as appropriate.
• Ensures patient demographics, insurance, primary care provider, and advanced directives are up to date in the EMR; facilitates referrals to support teams and community-based organizations.
• Works to identify and eliminate barriers to discharge, issues federal and state notices as indicated, and is flexible in assuming other responsibilities as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Graduation from accredited Nursing or Masters of Social Work program
• Active NYS RN or LMSW Licensure
• Minimum 2 to 3 years' experience in an acute care hospital setting or similar health care case experience.
• Expected to complete Case Management Certification - or equivalent - within 18 months of hire

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• BSN
• Case Management Certification

Remember:  A candidate is not required to have a preferred skill to be considered qualified for a role.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to stand, sit or ambulate for long periods. Ability to mobilize freely around units, transport self to site locations, and perform required data entry into EMR and alternate data management systems.

Location, Travel and Shift Requirements:  

• Onsite at Cayuga Medical Center – Ithaca, NY
• Full Time, Days
• Less than 25% Travel can be expected in this role

Pay Range Disclosure:

• Standard Salary of $80,080 to $107,120 per year plus benefits

Centralus and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Centralus Talent Acquisition team at

talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org