RN Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness and ensuring compliance with standards.

Requirements include an RN license (MS) with an Associate Degree as a minimum and 2–4 years of relevant nursing and care management experience. Part-time schedule and opportunities for professional development accompany a competitive

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2-4 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting required.
• 2-4 years of care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily reviews of medical records to assess admission appropriateness and utilization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care and transitions.
• Develop discharge plans and coordinate post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when criteria are not met.
• Liaise with community agencies to facilitate seamless patient transitions.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Communication

EMR proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Merit Health is seeking a Care Manager - RN to coordinate discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role involves reviewing medical records for appropriateness and ensuring compliance with standards.

Requirements include an RN license (MS) with an Associate Degree as a minimum and 2–4 years of relevant nursing and care management experience. Part-time schedule and opportunities for professional development accompany a competitive