Care Manager RN PRN

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation • Oro Valley, AZ

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About The Position

The Care Manager RN coordinates and oversees discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to support optimal patient outcomes. The role works with interdisciplinary teams, reviews medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity, and maintains compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.

Oro Valley Hospital is a 176-bed hospital with a freestanding emergency center, inpatient rehabilitation, a skilled nursing unit, a behavioral health unit, and a large physician group. Its culture emphasizes safe, quality patient care, teamwork, shared goals, and recognizing employees' contributions. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Two to four years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting.
• State RN licensure in the state of employment or Compact State licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong understanding of case-management principles, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and Joint Commission standards related to case management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and efficiently implement care plans.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Two to four years of care-management experience.
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily medical-record reviews to assess the appropriateness of admissions, continued hospital stays, and diagnostic services.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, identify avoidable days, and resolve care-transition issues.
• Develop and implement discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services to meet patient needs.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria, supporting timely and appropriate interventions.
• Serve as a liaison with community agencies, maintaining relationships and facilitating transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of case-management activities, referrals, patient interactions, and required reporting.
• Assist patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree