RN Case Manager: Care Transitions & Patient Advocate

Doctors Hospital of Augusta; Murray Hill (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Time off

Job summary

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care journey, coordinating services, resources, and care plans with physicians, nurses, and leaders to ensure safe transitions and consistent quality.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, transition of care, psychosocial and medical assessments, collaboration with Social Services, and referrals to payers and disease management programs, advocating for patients and families

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of Nursing (ADN or higher; BSN preferred).
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the practicing state or hold an active multi-state license.
• 1–3 years of clinical hospital nursing experience.
• 2 years in Case Management preferred.
• Certification in Case Management or Utilization Review preferred.
• InterQual experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the plan of care for the patient stay and discharge planning.
• Facilitate progression and transition of care and identify at-risk patients.
• Perform comprehensive psychosocial, medical and discharge assessments.
• Ensure post-acute medical needs and appropriate level of care with Social Services.
• Evaluate progression of care using InterQual criteria; escalate issues.
• Make referrals to third-party payer and disease management programs.
• Liaise with physicians, patient/family, hospital staff, and outside agencies.

Skills

Case Management

RN License

InterQual

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Doctors Hospital of Augusta is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to guide patients and families through the care journey, coordinating services, resources, and care plans with physicians, nurses, and leaders to ensure safe transitions and consistent quality.

The role emphasizes discharge planning, transition of care, psychosocial and medical assessments, collaboration with Social Services, and referrals to payers and disease management programs, advocating for patients and families