Care Manager RN - Discharge & Transitions Lead (Day Shift)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Licensure renewal reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan payments

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities for optimal patient outcomes. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, chart reviews for medical necessity, and compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

The position requires an RN with hospital experience and a focus on effective care transitions, documentation, and patient-centered planning.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate Degree in Nursing
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital/home health/nursing home
• 2–4 years of care management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess admission and continued stay
• Collaborate with IDT for effective communication and care coordination
• Develop and implement discharge plans and coordinate post-hospital services
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met
• Serve as liaison with community agencies for patient transitions
• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings for care planning
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities
• Assist patients, families and physicians with discharge options
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance
• Comply with all policies and standards

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR

Job description

Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities for optimal patient outcomes. The role involves interdisciplinary collaboration, chart reviews for medical necessity, and compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

The position requires an RN with hospital experience and a focus on effective care transitions, documentation, and patient-centered planning.