Case Manager RN

Singing River Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Singing River Health System seeks a Case Manager to optimize clinical quality and resource management, coordinating patient care across ages within the SRHS network. The role requires robust communication, documentation, and ability to work under pressure while aligning with hospital policies.

Responsibilities include participating in discharge planning, coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient teams, and supporting Medicaid patient needs with personalized care plans.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Mississippi.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum two years of nursing experience in ambulatory or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across age groups within SRHS.
• Participate in daily discharge planning meetings to address barriers to discharge.
• Maintain clear communication between inpatient and outpatient care management teams.
• Perform duties in accordance with SRHS policies and accreditation guidance; manage Medicaid needs where applicable.

Skills

Nursing

Case management

Communication

Multi-tasking

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

EMR systems

Job description

Job Summary

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 & Location

Shift: Monday-Friday (8:00am-4:30pm) with Holidays and Rotating Weekends.
Location: Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

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. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees. If responsible for Medicaid patients, evaluates Medicaid client needs, builds personalized care plans, and coordinates home and community-based services. Case Manager must be able to work effectively under pressure, multitask and be self-directed. Case Managers must have 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. Case Managers will participate in the daily discharge planning meetings: addressing barriers that may inhibit discharge; targeting successful transition from one level of care to the next. Case Managers will work to create a seamless line of communication between the inpatient care management team and 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. TB certification preferred. 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. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.

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 proficient 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.

Benefits and Working Conditions

We offer best‑of‑industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for our employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you'll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service. Let’s do big things together.

Company Information

Singing River is both a mission‑driven healthcare provider and one of the largest employers on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.