RN Care Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Lead

Phoebe Putney Health System; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoebe Putney Health System in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient care from entry through discharge across inpatient and observation services. The CM conducts first-level reviews under approved criteria and works with the care team to ensure timely, appropriate utilization.

Collaborates with social work, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to develop plans, promote cost-effective, high-quality outcomes, and manage transitions.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• 1+ year of recent acute care experience (Required/Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care from admission through discharge for inpatients and observations.
• Perform care management assessment and plan for safe transitions.
• Collaborate with social work, physicians, nurses and other team members to ensure quality, cost-effective care.

Skills

Care coordination

Utilization review

Discharge planning

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Phoebe Putney Health System in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to coordinate patient care from entry through discharge across inpatient and observation services. The CM conducts first-level reviews under approved criteria and works with the care team to ensure timely, appropriate utilization.

Collaborates with social work, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to develop plans, promote cost-effective, high-quality outcomes, and manage transitions.