Care Manager RN PRN

Oro Valley Hospital; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Oro Valley Hospital in Oro Valley, AZ is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to optimize patient outcomes.

You'll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review medical records for appropriateness, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards while guiding patients and families through post-hospital care options.

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

• Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess admission and continued hospital stay.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and identify avoidable days.
• Develops discharge plans and coordinates post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refers cases to physicians/managers when criteria are not met to ensure timely interventions.
• Maintains documentation of case management activities and compliance with reporting requirements.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Communication

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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 their 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.