Discharge Planning Case Manager (RN/LPN) – Acute Care

Allegiance Health Management, Inc.; Oakdale (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegiance Health Management, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager (RN or LPN) for full-time, on-site work in Oakdale, LA. The role focuses on social services, discharge planning, and coordinating care across departments to ensure timely and cost-effective patient transitions from hospital admission through post-acute care.

Relevant RN or LPN licensing and experience in acute care are preferred. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize resources, monitor care plans, and

Qualifications

• Experience in utilization review, discharge planning, DRG’s or Quality assurance preferred.
• 5 years acute care clinical experience preferred.
• Previous experience and knowledge of Case Management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Social Service and Discharge Planning functions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary team for discharge planning and case management.
• Monitor patient plans of care and assist physicians in developing effective options across the continuum of care.
• Assist in utilization review tasks to ensure cases are pre-certified and hospitalization dates are approved.

Skills

Utilization review

Discharge planning

Case management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

BS Degree in Social Work

RN or LPN license

Job description

Allegiance Health Management, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager (RN or LPN) for full-time, on-site work in Oakdale, LA. The role focuses on social services, discharge planning, and coordinating care across departments to ensure timely and cost-effective patient transitions from hospital admission through post-acute care.

Relevant RN or LPN licensing and experience in acute care are preferred. The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team to optimize resources, monitor care plans, and