RN Care Manager - Hospital Discharge & Care Coordination

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Care Manager who serves as the hub of patient case management and care planning. You will coordinate with care teams, implement transition strategies, and ensure quality through the continuum of care, balancing patient outcomes with resource utilization.

The role requires an active Louisiana RN license and at least 2 years of nursing or care management experience, with a focus on communication, advocacy, and education.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana.
• 2 years of professional nursing or care management experience.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans, including prioritized goals, for patients and caregivers.
• Make outbound calls to assess patients' health status and needs.
• Identify gaps or barriers in treatment plans and coordinate care with the care team.
• Ensure safe discharge planning and resource linkage for hospital or ED patients.
• Document workflows in EPIC and provide patient education for self-management.

Skills

Care management

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Louisiana RN license

Tools

EPIC system

Job description

LCMC Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Care Manager who serves as the hub of patient case management and care planning. You will coordinate with care teams, implement transition strategies, and ensure quality through the continuum of care, balancing patient outcomes with resource utilization.

The role requires an active Louisiana RN license and at least 2 years of nursing or care management experience, with a focus on communication, advocacy, and education.