Oncology RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a skilled RN for discharge planning and utilization review to coordinate patient care during hospitalization. You will collaborate with ED physicians, hospitalists, and care teams to determine appropriate levels of care and ensure smooth transition planning.

This role requires a Registered Nurse license, with preferred experience in discharge planning and case management to support a patient-centered care experience.

Qualifications

• Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Preferred - Certification in Case Management (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM).

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews per CMS guidelines and hospital policy.
• Leads discharge planning coordination between ED physicians, hospitalists, attending physicians, and care teams.
• Maintains knowledge of conditions of participation related to utilization review and discharge planning.
• Communicates with patients and caregivers to develop individualized discharge plans.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Computers & software literacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

CCM/ACM certification

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a skilled RN for discharge planning and utilization review to coordinate patient care during hospitalization. You will collaborate with ED physicians, hospitalists, and care teams to determine appropriate levels of care and ensure smooth transition planning.

This role requires a Registered Nurse license, with preferred experience in discharge planning and case management to support a patient-centered care experience.