Care Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Per Diem Care Manager (CM) to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from admission through discharge. The CM develops individualized care plans, facilitates care progression, and advocates for patient needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, care coordination, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs across the continuum, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Must have nursing or social work background with licensure as applicable.
• Experience in clinical or acute care settings preferred.
• Strong ability to coordinate care across care continuum and with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients/families to assess social, emotional, and financial factors.
• Develop and monitor patient plans of care with CMII/CMIII.
• Coordinate care progression and ensure smooth, cost-effective discharges.
• Advocate for patient rights and coordinate post-acute resources.
• Document care plans and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Nursing degree (Certificate/Associate/Bachelor)

Social Work degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Per Diem Care Manager (CM) to collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions from admission through discharge. The CM develops individualized care plans, facilitates care progression, and advocates for patient needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, care coordination, and ongoing evaluation of patient needs across the continuum, with an emphasis on