PWMC Case Manager (PRN)

phoebehealth; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoebe Health in Worth Campus, Sylvester, GA seeks a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient care from entry to discharge. The CM performs first level clinical reviews and ensures appropriate admission, discharge, and level of care across inpatient and observation services.

Collaborating with social work, physicians, nurses and the care team, this role advances a defined plan of care, supports utilization management and discharge planning, and helps minimize readmissions while complying with

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of acute care experience in a hospital setting is required.
• 1+ year of case management or utilization review experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care from entry to discharge.
• Perform first-level clinical reviews per hospital criteria and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with social work, physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary team to optimize care and reduce readmissions.
• Develop and implement discharge plans in coordination with the care management team.

Skills

Acute care experience

Care management

Utilization review

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Job Number: 34990

Location: Worth Campus

Street Address: 807 S Isabella St

City, State: Sylvester, Georgia

Zip Code: 31791

Department: PWMC UTILIZATION REVIEW

Shift: Days

Job Type: PRN/Per Diem

Posted Date: 2026-10-19

Job Description Summary

The Nurse Case Manager (CM) is responsible for care coordination of patients along their continuum from point of entry through discharge. The CM will address issues related to appropriate and timely admission, discharge, and care for patients receiving inpatient and observation care and services at PPHS facilities. The Care Manager performs first level clinical reviews according to hospital approved clinical criteria and in accordance with the Care Management Program's Utilization Plan and payer specific requirements. He/she will address utilization of resources for efficient and effective care delivery at the appropriate level of care. The Care Manager collaborates with social work, physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary team, lending professional care management expertise to ensure quality, timely and cost effective case management for an identified patient population and addresses issues or patterns in patient readmission. In this role the Care Manager is accountable for facilitating clinical patient progression through a defined plan of care to achieve optimal outcomes. Under the direction of the Care Management Team Lead,the Director of Care Management, and through coordination with nursing, social work, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team, the Care Manager develops, facilitates and implements appropriate case management and discharge plans.

Description

Job Summary

The Nurse Case Manager (CM) is responsible for care coordination of patients along their continuum from point of entry through discharge. The CM will address issues related to appropriate and timely admission, discharge, and care for patients receiving inpatient and observation care and services at PPHS facilities. The Care Manager performs first level clinical reviews according to hospital approved clinical criteria and in accordance with the Care Management Program's Utilization Plan and payer specific requirements. He/she will address utilization of resources for efficient and effective care delivery at the appropriate level of care. The Care Manager collaborates with social work, physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary team, lending professional care management expertise to ensure quality, timely and cost effective case management for an identified patient population and addresses issues or patterns in patient readmission. In this role the Care Manager is accountable for facilitating clinical patient progression through a defined plan of care to achieve optimal outcomes. Under the direction of the Care Management Team Lead,the Director of Care Management, and through coordination with nursing, social work, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary team, the Care Manager develops, facilitates and implements appropriate case management and discharge plans.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing from a state accredited school (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in from a state accredited School of Professional Nursing (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 3 or more years of recent acute care experience with relevant clinical experience in the assigned area. (Required)
• 1 or more years of Case Management or Utilization Review experience in a hospital or related setting. (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current Georgia license (Required)
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) (Preferred)

Essential Functions

JOB KNOWLEDGE - CARE MANAGER:

• Understands and fulfills job responsibilities and expectations and applies knowledge and skills to function proficiently in CM role.
• Serves as Patient Advocate in support of Hospital mission and goals.
• Maintains knowledge of current federal, state and accreditation requirements applicable to utilization review and discharge planning; demonstrates skill in the application of this knowledge.
• Possesses current and comprehensive skill and knowledge to perform all parts of the job effectively and efficiently.
• Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, professional knowledge and expertise.
• Requires minimal day-to-day direction to perform responsibilities.
• Acts as resource in area of specialty and is able to share best practices and answer questions as needed.

UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE PLANNING:

• Performs utilization review and discharge/transition planning functions and activities per assigned caseload or unit.
• Applies knowledge of regulations and payer requirements to maintain full compliance, assure patient rights and avert payer denials or patient liability
• Notifies the Physician Adviser designee, or Chief Utilization Officer, as needed regarding physician issues, patient care issues or quality issues. Seeks guidance and intervention as necessary; discusses or escalates cases to Team Lead or Director