RN Care Manager - Discharge & Transitions Specialist

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Student Loan Repayment

PTO (vacations/holidays)

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Career advancement opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Education Assistance

Job summary

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to coordinate discharge planning and case management, ensuring smooth transitions of care for patients. This role involves reviewing records, collaborating with care teams, and supporting patients and families through post-hospital options.

You should have an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's preferred, and 2-4 years of hospital or care-management experience. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

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

• 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 coordination of patient care.
• Develop and implement discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria.
• Maintain relationships with community agencies to facilitate seamless transitions for discharged patients.
• Lead interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs and support care planning.
• Document case management activities accurately and timely.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Transitions of care

Communication

EMR documentation

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Longview Regional Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to coordinate discharge planning and case management, ensuring smooth transitions of care for patients. This role involves reviewing records, collaborating with care teams, and supporting patients and families through post-hospital options.

You should have an Associate Degree in Nursing, with a Bachelor's preferred, and 2-4 years of hospital or care-management experience. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.