RN Acute Care Case Manager — Discharge & Transition Lead

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to manage care for a defined patient population, coordinating transition across the continuum of care and ensuring appropriate utilization of resources. The role includes early assessment of transitional needs identified during hospitalization and collaboration with care teams.

Minimum requirements include an RN with at least 1 year of clinical experience and a nursing Diploma or Associate Degree; a CCM is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Associate degree or diploma in nursing (RN licensure required).
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred.
• Knowledge of payer requirements and governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Utilization Review
• Discharge planning
• Readmission Reduction Participation
• Payer Communication and denial reduction
• Completes assigned goals

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Government regulations

Education

Diploma/Associate Nursing

BSN/MSN (preferred)

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to manage care for a defined patient population, coordinating transition across the continuum of care and ensuring appropriate utilization of resources. The role includes early assessment of transitional needs identified during hospitalization and collaboration with care teams.

Minimum requirements include an RN with at least 1 year of clinical experience and a nursing Diploma or Associate Degree; a CCM is preferred.