PRN RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions (0.2 FTE)

Lutheran Hospital of Indiana; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse Care Manager at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. The role focuses on discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, review of medical records, and adherence to standards. RN licensure and experience in care management are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital/home health/nursing home.
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess admission and utilization of services.
• Collaborate with IDT to coordinate patient care and resolve care transition issues.
• Develop and implement discharge plans and coordinate post-hospital placement.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met and ensure timely interventions.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies to facilitate patient transitions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities and compliance.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR proficiency

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse Care Manager at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. The role focuses on discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to optimize patient outcomes.

The position requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, review of medical records, and adherence to standards. RN licensure and experience in care management are preferred.