RN Case Manager: Discharge Planning & Care Coordination

Baptist Health - Central Alabama; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery seeks an RN Case Manager for discharge planning and utilization management. You will coordinate care across physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals to ensure efficient resource use and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, advocacy, reviews for admission, continued stay, and discharge; collaboration with payers; travel to seminars; requires RN license and 2+ years hospital experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Case Manager certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years hospital patient care experience.
• Experience in home care, reimbursement, or hospital insurance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and utilization management across care teams.
• Perform assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation and advocacy for patients and families.
• Complete admission, continued stay and discharge reviews per regulations and utilization plan.
• Collaborate with physicians, payers and interdisciplinary teams; support revenue protection.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

High-stress environment adaptability

Infection control knowledge

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's degree preferred (BSN)

Job description

Baptist Health - Central Alabama in Montgomery seeks an RN Case Manager for discharge planning and utilization management. You will coordinate care across physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals to ensure efficient resource use and quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, advocacy, reviews for admission, continued stay, and discharge; collaboration with payers; travel to seminars; requires RN license and 2+ years hospital experience; BSN preferred.