RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance and student loan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Merit Health in Flowood, MS seeks a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review records for medical necessity, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires an RN with 2–4 years of hospital/home health experience and a focus on effective care transitions, documentation, and patient advocacy within a supportive community hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Review medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Document care management activities accurately and timely.
• Assist patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital care options.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Communication

EMR documentation

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Merit Health in Flowood, MS seeks a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review records for medical necessity, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role requires an RN with 2–4 years of hospital/home health experience and a focus on effective care transitions, documentation, and patient advocacy within a supportive community hospital setting.