RN-Case Manager

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Kosciusko (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking an experienced registered nurse for case management in Mississippi. The role focuses on coordinating care across the continuum, ensuring safe transitions and appropriate resource use during hospitalization.

Responsibilities include utilization review, discharge planning, and collaboration with payers to reduce denials, while meeting defined goals in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN with at least 1 year of clinical experience.
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• BSN or MSN preferred.
• RN licensure required.
• CCM/ACM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilization Review.
• Discharge planning.
• Participate in readmission reduction initiatives.
• Payer communication to reduce denials.
• Complete assigned goals.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Problem solving

Government regulations

Education

Diploma or Associate

Job description

Job Summary

Manages the care for a specific population; facilitates the safe transition of patients throughout the continuum of care for appropriate utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with federal and other payer requirements. Provides early assessment of transitional needs identified during their hospitalization, illness, and/or life situation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Utilization Review
• Discharge planning
• Readmission Reduction Participation
• Payer Communication and denial reduction
• Completes assigned goals

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• RN with at least (1) year of clinical experience

Preferred/ Desired

• RN with 3 years of clinical experience with Case Management experience in a hospital or payer setting

Education

Minimum Required

• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred/ Desired

• BSN or MSN

Training

Preferred/Desired

• Certified Case Manager

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Critical thinking skills, communication, organization, interpersonal and computer skills. Problem solving; and governmental regulations.

Preferred/Desired

Critical thinking skills, communication, organization, interpersonal and computer skills. Knowledge of payer requirements; problem solving; and governmental regulations.

Licensure

Minimum Required

RN

Preferred/Desired

RN; CCM; ACM