RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Ochsner Health

Louisiana

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Registered Nurse to support discharge planning, utilization review, and care coordination during acute hospitalizations. You will review hospital stays, collaborate with ED physicians, hospitalists and care teams, and help develop discharge plans that meet patient needs while ensuring compliance with CMS guidelines and documentation standards.

Required: accredited nursing program completion and active RN license; BLS.

Qualifications

Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse teams.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekends, holidays, on call).

Responsibilities

Performs pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews per CMS and payer guidelines.
Supports service excellence, teamwork and integrity; maintains licensure standards.
Maintains knowledge of participating requirements related to utilization review and discharge planning.
Maintains open communication with ED physicians, hospitalists, attending physicians, and physician advisors.
Leads oversight and management of discharge plans during acute hospitalization.
Adapts communication and care planning to respect privacy and patient population needs.
Performs other related duties as required.