RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions Lead

Merit Health River Region Medical Center; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Merit Health River Region Medical Center is seeking a skilled Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to review medical records for appropriateness and to ensure compliance with standards.

Qualified candidates have an Associate Degree in Nursing, 2–4 years of nursing experience, and knowledge of EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• 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 the appropriateness of admission, continued hospital stay, and utilization of diagnostic services.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care, including identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues.
• Develops and implements discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management activities, including records of referrals, patient interactions, and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Provides assistance to patients, families, and physicians regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Merit Health River Region Medical Center is seeking a skilled Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities. The role requires collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to review medical records for appropriateness and to ensure compliance with standards.

Qualified candidates have an Associate Degree in Nursing, 2–4 years of nursing experience, and knowledge of EMR systems.