Care Manager RN: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role collaborates with IDT, reviews records for appropriateness, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

If you have nursing experience and knowledge of care management, you will support patients and families through discharge planning and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing is 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

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess admission appropriateness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Develop and implement discharge plans and arrange post-hospital services.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met.
• Liaise with community agencies to facilitate transitions.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to address patient needs.
• Maintain documentation of case management activities and compliance.
• Assist patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital care.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Case management principles

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

EMR documentation

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role collaborates with IDT, reviews records for appropriateness, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

If you have nursing experience and knowledge of care management, you will support patients and families through discharge planning and