Case Manager - RN

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care organization in Pascagoula is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to coordinate patient care effectively. Responsibilities include managing clinical quality and resource management while ensuring compliance with health system protocols. Candidates should be licensed Registered Nurses in Mississippi, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years of relevant nursing experience. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Completion and maintenance of BCLS and TB certifications required.
• Two years of nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care relevant to Case Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care for various age groups within the health system.
• Participate in daily discharge planning meetings and address barriers.
• Create seamless communication between inpatient and outpatient management teams.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Conflict management and team-building skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift: PRN (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Location: Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description Summary

Position Overview

The Case Manager focuses on clinical quality and resource management resulting in defined clinical satisfaction and financial outcomes. They coordinate patient care to a population of different ages within the Singing River Health System. Expectations are for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organizations, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

Case Manager must be able to work effectively under pressure, multitask and be self‑directed. They need strong written and oral communication skills, analytical and critical thinking skills, conflict management and team‑building skills, and strong organizational skills. The Case Manager must have the ability to perform numerous tasks simultaneously with minimal errors. They will participate in daily discharge planning meetings, addressing barriers that may inhibit discharge and targeting successful transition from one level of care to the next. They will work to create a seamless line of communication between the inpatient care management team and the outpatient case management team.

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

License

Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.

Certification

Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
Required to be current and maintain TB certification as applicable to their position and scope of practice.
Must have de‑escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de‑escalation training.

Experience

Two (2) years’ nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care that has relevance to the practice of Case Management.

Reports To

Director- Patient Resource Management

Supervises

None.

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficiency in knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.

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