RN Case Manager: Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

Jackson Hospital; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL seeks a qualified nurse case manager to coordinate preadmission, admission, discharge planning and post-hospital care. You will review patient needs, collaborate with physicians and families, and document assessments to ensure timely discharges.

Responsibilities include assessing high-risk patients, ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and insurance criteria, and maintaining resources for patient transitions while upholding confidentiality and infection

Qualifications

• Current nurse licensure in Florida; RN preferred; or social worker with acute care hospital experience.
• Three to five years of experience in an acute care hospital setting; hospital case management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, HMO and private insurance coverage.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform preadmission, admission, continued stay, and retrospective reviews and observation tracking.
• Review and ensure timely and orderly reviews; verify appropriate admissions and discharge planning criteria.
• Communicate with physicians regarding discharge planning needs and facilitate post-hospital care.
• Maintain knowledge of community resources and provide materials to patients.
• Document discharge planning and assess patient/family financial status and needs.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Documentation

Communication with physicians

Process improvement

Infection control

Education

Registered Nurse in Florida

Job description

Jackson Hospital in Marianna, FL seeks a qualified nurse case manager to coordinate preadmission, admission, discharge planning and post-hospital care. You will review patient needs, collaborate with physicians and families, and document assessments to ensure timely discharges.

Responsibilities include assessing high-risk patients, ensuring compliance with Medicare/Medicaid and insurance criteria, and maintaining resources for patient transitions while upholding confidentiality and infection