Acute Care Case Manager - Discharge Planning

Southeast Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama seeks a part-time Case Manager to perform case management and discharge planning in the acute care setting. This role links patients with the healthcare team and physicians to ensure timely, coordinated post-acute plans and optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have nursing or social work licensure in Alabama, hospital-based case management experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families.

Qualifications

• Associate in Nursing or Bachelor in Social Work (BSW).
• Current Alabama licensure as a Registered Nurse or Social Worker, or licensure with the Alabama Board within 3 years.
• Preferred: BSN or MSW and hospital case management exposure.

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patients in acute settings for post-hospital care needs.
• Develop post-acute care plans aligned with patient goals and medical necessity.
• Implement discharge plans promptly and monitor ongoing needs.
• Conduct follow-up assessments to adjust discharge plans.
• Perform readmissions assessments within 30 days for quality or safety issues.
• Communicate with patients, families and care teams to minimize conflict.
• Promote informed decision making and patient participation in care planning.
• Assess physical, psychological, social, environmental and financial factors.
• Collaborate with medical and nursing staff to modify discharge planning.
• Assess medical necessity for acute care's impact on discharge plans.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Advanced computer skills

Prioritization

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate in Nursing

Bachelor in Social Work (BSW)

BSN

MSW

Job description

Southeast Health in Alabama seeks a part-time Case Manager to perform case management and discharge planning in the acute care setting. This role links patients with the healthcare team and physicians to ensure timely, coordinated post-acute plans and optimal outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have nursing or social work licensure in Alabama, hospital-based case management experience, and strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and families.