Registered Nurse (RN), Case Manager - Discharge Planner

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR is seeking an experienced RN to join our Continuity of Care team as Case Manager - Discharge Planner. You will develop discharge plans, recommend levels of care, and coordinate with the medical team to ensure smooth transitions.

The role requires nursing licensure in Arkansas or a compact state, a nursing degree, and strong communication and computer skills; experience in utilization review or case management and CCM/ACM certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Arkansas or compact state in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Experience in Utilization Review or Case Management preferred.
• ACM or CCM certification preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop discharge plans and recommend levels of care.
• Engage in patient assessment and collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient progress and modify discharge plans as needed.
• Coordinate information with post-hospital vendors to support recovery.
• Ensure medical necessity is continually assessed.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure (Arkansas or Compact State)

Job description

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

6170 - Continuity Of Care

PRN , Days , days

Nursing

SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the Director of Continuity of Care, the RN, Case Manager- Discharge Planner, develops an appropriate discharge plan, making recommendations for alternative levels of care, identifying cost effective care options and facilitates appropriate clinical follow up. This work is done through patient assessment and engagement, chart review and collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN, Case Manager monitors patient progress throughout the hospitalization, modifying discharge plans as needed and continually assessing medical necessity. The RN, Case Manager provides information to post hospital vendors as needed to ensure ongoing recovery for the patient.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Current Arkansas or Compact State Registered Nurse license in good standing.

Experience: Experience in previous Utilization Review or Case Management preferred.

Certifications: ACM or CCM Certification preferred

Other: Ability to read, write and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is not deemed safety sensitive.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to solve problems and make decisions. Spend eight (8) hours or more in front of computer, monitor or similar screen utilizing keyboard and/or mouse, daily. Ability to regularly stand and walk, occasionally bend, squat and twist, and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds using proper body mechanics. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity with or without correction. Must be able to handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure.

Work Environment

Office setting, within a hospital environment