RN Care Manager: Discharge & Transitions Leader

Community Health Systems; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to improve patient outcomes. This role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital services, and maintaining accurate documentation while communicating effectively with families and physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing is 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

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess admission appropriateness and utilization of 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.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs and planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation of case management activities and referrals.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Community Health Systems is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to improve patient outcomes. This role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include developing discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital services, and maintaining accurate documentation while communicating effectively with families and physicians.