Care Manager II: Patient Flow & Discharge Lead

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Care Manager II to collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions through admission to discharge. The CM II leads care progression, plans care tailored to each patient, and identifies barriers to optimize throughput and safety.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with hospital departments, external services, and payors; advocating for patients; monitoring length of stay and documenting care plans; and ensuring

Qualifications

• RN or LMSW required; BSN preferred or MSW required.
• Two+ years clinical experience; acute care preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to interact with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management with care team and discharge planning.
• Advocate for patient and family in treatment decisions and transitions.
• Monitor length of stay and collaborate to remove discharge barriers.
• Assess needs and resource options including post-acute care and community supports.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Independent work

Education

BSN

MSW

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Care Manager II to collaborate with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions through admission to discharge. The CM II leads care progression, plans care tailored to each patient, and identifies barriers to optimize throughput and safety.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with hospital departments, external services, and payors; advocating for patients; monitoring length of stay and documenting care plans; and ensuring