RN Case Management Specialist: Discharge Planning Expert

USA Health; Mobile (AL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Discharge Planner to coordinate safe, timely discharges and connect patients with post-acute services. You will work closely with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure appropriate resources and medication access at discharge.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to hospital policies, and participation in quality improvement initiatives to enhance transition planning across the continuum of care.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience required.
• RN license (state licensure or compact licensure) required.
• Utilization review experience preferred; comparable education/experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial patient assessments and plans discharge in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, patients, families and care teams.
• Arranges home health, DME or post-acute services as part of the discharge plan.
• Maintains proper documentation and ensures access to prescribed medications at discharge.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and complies with hospital policies.

Skills

Discharge planning

Nursing

Utilization review

Communication

Education

RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Discharge Planner to coordinate safe, timely discharges and connect patients with post-acute services. You will work closely with physicians, patients, families, and the care team to ensure appropriate resources and medication access at discharge.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adherence to hospital policies, and participation in quality improvement initiatives to enhance transition planning across the continuum of care.