RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking an RN Case Manager/Discharge Planner to coordinate patient care across the continuum. You will perform admission, continued stay, and discharge reviews, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and payers.

This role focuses on both utilization management and discharge planning, with emphasis on quality and financial outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least 2 years hospital patient care experience required.
• Experience in home care, reimbursement, or hospital insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care through collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
• Perform admission, continued stay, and discharge reviews per regulations and plan.
• Participate in utilization management and discharge planning to optimize resources.

Skills

Computer skills

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Infection control

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Baptist Health in Alabama is seeking an RN Case Manager/Discharge Planner to coordinate patient care across the continuum. You will perform admission, continued stay, and discharge reviews, ensuring efficient utilization of resources and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and payers.

This role focuses on both utilization management and discharge planning, with emphasis on quality and financial outcomes.