RN Care Manager - Discharge & Transitions Lead

Northwest Medical Center Tucson; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Licensure/certification renewal

Student loan repayment up to $20K

Job summary

Northwest Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to drive optimal patient outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review records for medical necessity, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes coordination of care from admission through post-hospital options, with focus on patient safety and timely care transitions in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and transitions of care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Review medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity.
• Serve as liaison between patients, families and healthcare staff to ensure timely care.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Northwest Medical Center Tucson is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to drive optimal patient outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, review records for medical necessity, and ensure compliance with standards.

The role emphasizes coordination of care from admission through post-hospital options, with focus on patient safety and timely care transitions in a busy hospital setting.