RN Care Manager: Care Coordination & Transitions

McLaren Health Care; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate patient care and manage transitions across the continuum. The role focuses on timely, appropriate discharge planning and collaboration with physicians, nurses and case management to optimize LOS and resource use.

The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and at least three years of acute hospital experience, with ACM/CCM certification preferred. Per diem schedule with weekend coverage is noted.

Qualifications

• State licensure as an RN.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
• Three years of acute hospital care experience.
• ACM or CCM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients with 24 hrs. of admission and assessments for readmission and transition planning.
• Collaborates with social workers and other disciplines to ensure safe, timely transition to next level of care considering patient resources.
• Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (LOS barriers to discharge).
• Identifies unsigned LOC orders; communicates with utilization management nurse and obtains orders from providers.
• Reviews current DRG/LOS in Cerner to assess discharge planning needs and identifies the family point of contact.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

McLaren Health Care is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate patient care and manage transitions across the continuum. The role focuses on timely, appropriate discharge planning and collaboration with physicians, nurses and case management to optimize LOS and resource use.

The position requires RN licensure, a BSN, and at least three years of acute hospital experience, with ACM/CCM certification preferred. Per diem schedule with weekend coverage is noted.