RN Care Manager - Discharge & Transitions

Merit Health River Region Medical Center; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Merit Health River Region Medical Center in Mississippi is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, review medical records for appropriateness, and ensure compliance with standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support patients and families.

Requires Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's preferred; 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience; 2-4 years of care management preferred; strong EMR skills and excellent communication

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting.
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Review medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate with patients and families.
• Maintain documentation of case management activities and referrals.

Skills

Nursing

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Merit Health River Region Medical Center in Mississippi is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care, review medical records for appropriateness, and ensure compliance with standards. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support patients and families.

Requires Associate Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's preferred; 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience; 2-4 years of care management preferred; strong EMR skills and excellent communication