RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Community Health Systems; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking an experienced Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management while ensuring compliance with standards. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to review records and implement care plans.

The position emphasizes timely referrals, documentation, and liaison with patients, families, and providers to support safe, effective post-hospital care.

Qualifications

• RN license required in state of employment or compact licensure.
• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital/home health/nursing home.
• 2–4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care for optimal outcomes.
• Review medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve care transitions.
• Develop and implement discharge plans including post-hospital placement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking an experienced Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management while ensuring compliance with standards. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to review records and implement care plans.

The position emphasizes timely referrals, documentation, and liaison with patients, families, and providers to support safe, effective post-hospital care.