RN Case Manager - Care Coordination & Discharge Expert

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking an experienced Case Manager to coordinate care across clinical, social, and financial aspects. The role emphasizes collaboration, proper discharge planning, and ensuring cost-effective, patient-centered transitions.

The position requires RN licensure in Mississippi, 3 years of healthcare experience in acute settings, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred and weekend coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with acutely & chronically ill patients of all ages and their caregivers.
• Must have excellent interpersonal communication, multi-tasking, prioritizing & organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with teams in a collaborative manner and elevate issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assess and document the clinical, psychosocial and financial needs of patients and plan discharge/transition.
• Apply InterQual to determine/validate Level of Service and Intensity of Care.
• Identify plan of care, estimated LOS and transition/discharge plan with patients and families.
• Coordinate with nursing and social work to ensure plan steps are followed.
• Monitor treatment plans and ensure timely discharge/transition per plan.
• Escalate barriers to appropriate treatment or transition as outlined by the department.
• Maintain knowledge of facilities and resources available to patients and caregivers.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Prioritizing

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of School of Nursing-Accredited Required.

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking an experienced Case Manager to coordinate care across clinical, social, and financial aspects. The role emphasizes collaboration, proper discharge planning, and ensuring cost-effective, patient-centered transitions.

The position requires RN licensure in Mississippi, 3 years of healthcare experience in acute settings, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred and weekend coverage may be required.