RN Care Manager - PRN (Discharge & Transitions)

Merit Health River Oaks; Wells (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

Education assistance and student loan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to review records for appropriateness and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing with 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital, home health, or nursing home settings; BSN

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; BSN preferred.
• 2–4 years clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting required.
• 2–4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records daily to assess admission and LOS.
• Coordinates discharge plans and post-hospital placement.
• Collaborates with IDT for effective communication and care transitions.
• Refers cases to physicians when criteria are not met.
• Maintains documentation of case management activities.
• Liaises with community agencies to facilitate transitions.
• Participates in interdisciplinary meetings to plan care.

Skills

case management

discharge planning

transitions of care

EMR documentation

communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Documentation systems

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to review records for appropriateness and ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate Degree in Nursing with 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in hospital, home health, or nursing home settings; BSN