RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions Leader

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) with matching

Student Loan Repayment: Up to $20,000

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager to oversee discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with eligibility to work in the U.S.

required. You will review medical records, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, develop discharge plans, coordinate post-hospital services, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and accreditation standards.

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess admission, continued hospital stay, and utilization of diagnostic services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective communication and care coordination.
• Develop and implement discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met and ensure timely interventions.
• Serve as liaison with community agencies to facilitate transitions for discharged patients.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs and support care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assist patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
• Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Care management

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Lutheran Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager to oversee discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week on days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with eligibility to work in the U.S.

required. You will review medical records, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, develop discharge plans, coordinate post-hospital services, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and accreditation standards.