RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Ochsner Health; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a discharge planning nurse to review hospitalizations, coordinate care, and develop discharge plans with the care team.

Responsibilities include pre-admission and continued stay reviews, liaison with ED physicians and hospitalists, and ensuring CMS and payer guidelines are followed. Current RN license in state required; BLS; CCM/ACM preferred. Flexible schedule may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: CCM or ACM certification in Case Management.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-admission, admission, and continued stay reviews per CMS guidelines and payer policies.
• Lead discharge planning oversight and coordinate functional and financial outcomes during acute-care hospitalization.
• Communicate with ED physicians, hospitalists, attending physicians, and physician advisors as a liaison.
• Adapt communication and care planning to the patient population while maintaining privacy and consent standards.
• Ensure compliance with laws, accreditation standards, and the entity’s Compliance & Privacy Program.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Verbal & Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a discharge planning nurse to review hospitalizations, coordinate care, and develop discharge plans with the care team.

Responsibilities include pre-admission and continued stay reviews, liaison with ED physicians and hospitalists, and ensuring CMS and payer guidelines are followed. Current RN license in state required; BLS; CCM/ACM preferred. Flexible schedule may be required.