Case Manager Registered Nurse

Southern Regional Medical Center; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, GA seeks an RN Case Manager to oversee patient care from admission through discharge. This per diem role involves coordinating with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other providers to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes.

You will assess needs, develop plans, conduct discharge planning, and support transitions. The position requires an active GA RN license with at least 5 years of nursing experience and 1 year in case management or

Qualifications

• Active registered nurse license in Georgia.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience post-graduation.
• At least 1 year in case management, discharge planning, or nursing management.
• Proficiency with basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and evaluation of medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Coordinate safe discharge plans and referrals to post-acute services.
• Monitor resource utilization to ensure appropriate care and avoid excess stays.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and post-discharge steps.
• Advocate for patients to align care with their goals and values.

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Shifts Available : PRN/Days

Employment Type : Per-Diem (PRN Shifts)

Hours: 8 hour day shifts

Location : Southern Regional Medical Center – Riverdale, GA

We are seeking an RN Case Manager, also referred to as a Registered Nurse Case Manager or RN Clinical Case Manager. An RN Case Manager will oversee and coordinate patient care from admission through discharge to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes. They assess patients’ needs, develop care plans, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other providers to manage care transitions. RN Case Managers also conduct discharge planning, utilization review, and helping patients navigate insurance and healthcare systems. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: e valuate patients’ medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs upon admission and throughout their stay
• Care Coordination: d evelop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure effective treatment and timely interventions
• Discharge Planning: c oordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to rehab, home health, or long-term care facilities
• Utilization Review: m onitor the use of hospital resources and services to ensure appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments or extended stays
• Patient and Family Education: h elp patients and families understand care plans, post-discharge instructions, and available resources
• Advocacy: a dvocate for patient needs and preferences, ensuring care is aligned with their goals and values

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license
• At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management
• Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of acute care nursing experience. preferred
• CCM or obtained within 1year
• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.
• Current BCLS certificate, preferred

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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