Care Manager RN: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Community Health Systems; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems Care Manager - RN is responsible for coordinating discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, reviews medical records for appropriateness, and maintains compliance with standards.

The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with RN licensure; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

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

• Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess admission appropriateness and diagnostic service utilization.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and transitions.
• Develops and implements discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refers cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met, ensuring timely interventions.
• Serves as liaison with community agencies to facilitate transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs and planning.
• Maintains accurate documentation of case management activities and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assists patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital options.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Community Health Systems Care Manager - RN is responsible for coordinating discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, reviews medical records for appropriateness, and maintains compliance with standards.

The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with RN licensure; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.