RN Care Management Lead: Discharge Planning Expert

Valleywise Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health is seeking an RN Care Management Coordinator to lead discharge planning within the interdisciplinary team. You will assess patient needs, identify services, and coordinate care to move patients along the continuum in a timely, cost-effective manner.

This pool role requires strong communication, clinical expertise, and knowledge of care coordination with physicians and families. Epic, InterQual, and Midas systems experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• AZ RN license (including temporary or compact) in good standing.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Minimum 3 years acute hospital experience; preference for Case/Utilization Management.
• Proficient in discharge planning and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead discharge planning as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Assess patient needs and coordinate services to move through continuum of care.
• Collaborate with patient, family, physicians and other teams to develop safe care plans.

Skills

Case management

Communication

Critical thinking

Discharge planning

Healthcare collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic

InterQual

Midas

Job description

Valleywise Health is seeking an RN Care Management Coordinator to lead discharge planning within the interdisciplinary team. You will assess patient needs, identify services, and coordinate care to move patients along the continuum in a timely, cost-effective manner.

This pool role requires strong communication, clinical expertise, and knowledge of care coordination with physicians and families. Epic, InterQual, and Midas systems experience is preferred.