Care Manager RN Part Time

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Match

Student Loan Repayment

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Sick Time

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc.'s Oro Valley Hospital is seeking a Part Time Day shift RN Case Manager to support inpatient case management. The schedule is 20 hours weekly with varying weekdays and some weekend shifts, focusing on discharge planning and transitions of care.

Candidates need acute hospital experience and prior case management experience; RN licensure, BLS, and strong collaboration with IDT are required to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in state of employment and BLS required.
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital, home health, or nursing home setting.
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Review medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve care transition issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities.
• Refer cases as needed and support post-hospital care options.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Case management principles

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EMR documentation

Healthcare standards knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Part Time Day shift Case Manager RN at Oro Valley Hospital
Schedule is 20 hours weekly varying week days and some weekend shifts in Case Management supporting our inpatient departments.

Candidates need acute hospital experience & prior case management experience.

What we offer

My Health - Medical, Dental, and Vision plans. Flexible Spending Accounts and Employee Assistance Programs.
My Future - PTO and Sick Time, 401(k) with Employer Match, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
CHS Pathways - Student Loan Repayment, Tuition Reimbursement , Educational Support, Licensure and Certification Reimbursement, and Opportunities for career advancement.
My Advantage - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Pet Insurance
Employee Referral Bonus Program, Reward and Recognition Programs and much more!
Benefit eligible RN's are eligible for up to $20,000 in Student Loan Repayment!

What you'll do

As a Registered Nurse you'll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients.

Job Summary

The Care Manager - RN is responsible for coordinating and overseeing discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, reviewing medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity, and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

Essential Functions

• Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess the appropriateness of admission, continued hospital stay, and utilization of diagnostic services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care, including identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues.
• Develops and implements discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
• Refers cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies, maintaining relationships and facilitating seamless transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities, including records of referrals, patient interactions, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Provides assistance to patients, families, and physicians regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of case management principles, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and Joint Commission standards related to case management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and implement care plans efficiently.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure state licensure in state of employment or Compact state licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support required

Oro Valley Hospital (OVH) is a 176-bed hospital that also has a freestanding emergency center, Northwest Transitions Inpatient Rehabilitation, Skilled Nursing Unit, Behavioral Health Unit, and large physician group. With these varied access points, you have your choice of settings in which to work. OVH's culture centers around providing safe, quality care to patients, but also to foster a work environment based on teamwork, commitment to a shared goal and recognizing employees for all they do to care for our patients. Often described as a "family", the staff at OVH take pride in doing the best they can to care for our community. OVH is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer: race, gender, disability and Veteran status, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor - priority referral Protected Veterans requested.