Hospital Case Manager - Discharge & Care Coordination

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a registered nurse specialized in discharge planning to coordinate hospital care transitions and ensure medically appropriate utilization of resources. You will work with ED physicians, hospitalists, care managers, and payers to develop individualized discharge plans, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines and patient-centered care across the continuum.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and flexibility to meet patient needs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM) preferred.
• Preferred - 3 years of hospital-based experience in discharge planning, case management, or utilization review.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews per CMS guidelines and hospital policy.
• Maintain open communication with ED physicians, hospitalists, attending physicians, and physician advisors.
• Leads the oversight and management of discharge planning during acute-care hospitalization.
• Collaborates with care team to develop and implement discharge plans based on patient needs.
• Adapt communication to patient population and ensure privacy and consent during the process.

Skills

Nursing

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Flex scheduling

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a registered nurse specialized in discharge planning to coordinate hospital care transitions and ensure medically appropriate utilization of resources. You will work with ED physicians, hospitalists, care managers, and payers to develop individualized discharge plans, ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines and patient-centered care across the continuum.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and flexibility to meet patient needs.