Care Manager RN: Discharge & Care Transitions Lead

Dupont Hospital, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dupont Hospital, LLC is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management across the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires reviewing records for appropriateness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while maintaining thorough documentation and post-hospital care options.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting required
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Review daily medical records to assess admission, continued hospital stay, and utilization of services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and resolve care transition issues.
• Develop and implement discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met, ensuring timely interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities and compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills

Case management principles

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Dupont Hospital, LLC is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management across the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

This role requires reviewing records for appropriateness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while maintaining thorough documentation and post-hospital care options.