RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

Northeast Georgia Health System; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate care from admission through discharge, ensuring safe transitions and optimal patient outcomes across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

The role requires knowledge of regulations, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with possible weekend

Qualifications

• RN with Georgia license or eligible to practice in GA.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Associate degree required.
• 3–5 years direct patient care and/or case management experience; discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients on assigned units, manage length of stay.
• Communicate with physician, patient/family, and care team about progress and discharge plan.
• Coordinate and facilitate discharge planning, ensuring post-acute needs are arranged.
• Ensure timely interventions and address potential delays in services with appropriate escalations.
• Coordinate with Utilization Review to ensure appropriate status and level of care.
• Lead on discharge planning, social services, and community referrals.

Skills

Critical care

Cardiac care

Team player

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will coordinate care from admission through discharge, ensuring safe transitions and optimal patient outcomes across age groups from neonate to geriatric.

The role requires knowledge of regulations, strong observation and communication skills, and the ability to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with possible weekend