Nurse Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

Cullman Regional; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional invites qualified nurses to join our team in Cullman, AL. The role focuses on coordinating with physicians and the health team to deliver cost-effective, evidence-based patient care. You will support care provision, maintain guidelines, and promote optimal resource utilization.

With strong clinical experience, you will drive discharge planning, coordinate transitions, and uphold patient safety while ensuring quality outcomes across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing required with active Alabama license; BSN preferred.
• Five years of clinical experience in acute care settings (medical-surgical, critical care, ER, or OR).
• Advanced communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Word/Excel; strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and health team members to expedite cost-effective care.
• Support physician provision of patient care with accountability for designated patient load.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, protocols, and evidence-based medicine for quality indicators.
• Promote efficient utilization of healthcare resources and communicate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Apply process-improvement methods to evaluate care outcomes.
• Plan discharge to ensure continuity of care based on medical needs and finances.
• Assist patients in accessing essential services within the healthcare system.
• Demonstrate teamwork and contribute to exceptional patient experiences.
• Assess safe discharge needs and facilitate appropriate transition to next level of care.
• Uphold patient safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Nursing knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in nursing or higher

RN license in Alabama

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cullman Regional invites qualified nurses to join our team in Cullman, AL. The role focuses on coordinating with physicians and the health team to deliver cost-effective, evidence-based patient care. You will support care provision, maintain guidelines, and promote optimal resource utilization.

With strong clinical experience, you will drive discharge planning, coordinate transitions, and uphold patient safety while ensuring quality outcomes across the continuum of care.