Care Manager RN: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to optimize patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review records for medical necessity, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while guiding patients and families through post-hospital care options. Strong communication, organizational skills, and EMR proficiency are essential.

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 medical records daily to assess admission, continued hospital stay, and utilization of services.
• Collaborate with IDT to coordinate patient care and address care transitions.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate post-hospital placement.
• Refer cases to physicians/managers when criteria are not met.
• Liaise with community agencies to facilitate patient transitions.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings for care planning.
• Document care management activities accurately and timely.
• Assist patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital options.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Documentation systems

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. in Knoxville, TN seeks a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to optimize patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review records for medical necessity, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while guiding patients and families through post-hospital care options. Strong communication, organizational skills, and EMR proficiency are essential.