RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Socket.dev; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible scheduling

Licensure renewal reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

The Care Manager - RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson coordinates discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will work with interdisciplinary teams, review medical records for appropriateness, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

You will develop discharge plans, coordinate post-hospital placement, and serve as a liaison with patients, families, and physicians.

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 required.
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily reviews of medical records to assess admission appropriateness and utilization of services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and care coordination.
• Develops and implements discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refers cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met to ensure timely interventions.
• Serves as a liaison with community agencies to facilitate transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs and planning.
• Maintains accurate documentation of case management activities and referrals.
• Provides assistance to patients, families, and physicians regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Care Manager - RN at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson coordinates discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will work with interdisciplinary teams, review medical records for appropriateness, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

You will develop discharge plans, coordinate post-hospital placement, and serve as a liaison with patients, families, and physicians.