Care Manager RN: Discharge & Transitions Specialist

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities. The role involves reviewing records for medical necessity and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with 2–4 years of clinical nursing and care management experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Reviews medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication.
• Develops and implements discharge plans and post-hospital care options.
• Refers cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met.
• Maintains documentation of case management activities and referrals.
• Assists patients, families, and physicians regarding discharge planning.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities. The role involves reviewing records for medical necessity and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The position requires an Associate Degree in Nursing with 2–4 years of clinical nursing and care management experience.