Registered Nurse Case Manager, Inpatient
Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you prevented a delay in discharge.
What they are checking: Whether they find and remove barriers on their own.
How do you support bedside nurses in planning safe discharges?
What they are checking: Whether they work with nursing as partners, which the posting mentions.
How do you manage a large caseload so no patient falls through the cracks?
What they are checking: Whether they stay organized and track every patient.
What would you do
A patient is medically ready to leave but has no safe place to go. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can find resources and work with social work and the family.
A family disagrees with the discharge plan. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can negotiate respectfully while keeping the patient's goals central.
How do you balance cost-effective care with what's best for the patient?
What they are checking: Whether they can advocate for the patient while managing resources responsibly.
About the work
Walk me through how you assess a complex patient's discharge needs on admission.
What they are checking: Whether they start planning early and look at the full picture of the patient's needs.
How do you lead multidisciplinary rounds so they actually solve problems?
What they are checking: Whether they can keep rounds focused on barriers and next steps.
How do you work with payers on authorizations and level of care?
What they are checking: Whether they understand utilization review and how to advocate with insurers.
How do you educate a patient and family about post-discharge options?
What they are checking: Whether they explain options clearly so families can make informed choices.
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