Care Transition RN Manager | Discharge & Care Coordination

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems seeks a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role involves reviewing records for medical necessity and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions.

Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement, and maintaining detailed documentation while complying with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital/home health/nursing home required
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care
• Review medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
• Document case management activities accurately and timely
• Refer cases to physicians/managers when criteria are not met

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems seeks a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The role involves reviewing records for medical necessity and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely interventions.

Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement, and maintaining detailed documentation while complying with standards and regulations.