Transitional Care Case Manager & Discharge Coordinator

Caldwell County Hospital Inc; Princeton (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Medical Center is seeking an experienced Case Manager to oversee Transitional Care, Utilization Review, discharge planning, and social services. You will coordinate patient care across medical staff, therapies, and departments to facilitate safe transitions from hospital to home.

The role emphasizes advocacy, multidisciplinary planning, and ensuring efficient operation of the Transitional Care program, with responsibilities for documentation, KPI tracking, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required and Kentucky license.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience; case management/UR/transitional care preferred.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Transitional Care program efficiently, meeting organizational goals.
• Develop strong relationships with physicians and staff to coordinate care.
• Document utilization reviews (UR), precertifications, and discharge planning activities.
• Train and orient new staff in department procedures.
• Coordinate discharge needs and family communication for home care or DME.

Skills

Communication

Administration

Patient Records

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer

Nurse Call System

Printer

Fax Machine

Job description

Caldwell Medical Center is seeking an experienced Case Manager to oversee Transitional Care, Utilization Review, discharge planning, and social services. You will coordinate patient care across medical staff, therapies, and departments to facilitate safe transitions from hospital to home.

The role emphasizes advocacy, multidisciplinary planning, and ensuring efficient operation of the Transitional Care program, with responsibilities for documentation, KPI tracking, and collaboration with