RN Care Navigator: Case Management & Transitions

McLaren Health Care Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care Corporation seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager in Case Management to coordinate care and ensure timely transitions across the continuum. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, Home Care, PCP offices, and external resources to optimize LOS, resource use, and reduce readmissions.

Responsibilities include initial assessments within 24 hours of admission, discharge planning coordination, and EMR documentation to support safe patient transitions and

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or to be obtained within five years of accepting position.

Responsibilities

• Performs care coordination assessments within 24 hours of admission and for readmission/transition planning.
• Collaborates with social work and other disciplines to ensure safe, timely transition to next level of care.
• Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans.
• Identifies LOC orders and coordinates with utilization management and providers.
• Documents in the EMR to facilitate discharges and transitions and tracks discharge dates.
• Represents the care management department on teams and performance committees.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

EMR documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure

BSN or pursuing degree

Job description

McLaren Health Care Corporation seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Care Manager in Case Management to coordinate care and ensure timely transitions across the continuum. The role collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, Home Care, PCP offices, and external resources to optimize LOS, resource use, and reduce readmissions.

Responsibilities include initial assessments within 24 hours of admission, discharge planning coordination, and EMR documentation to support safe patient transitions and