Care Manager RN Full Time

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Tucson, AZ

4d•Onsite

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 collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, reviews medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity, and maintains compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. It also serves as a liaison among patients, families, healthcare personnel, and community agencies to help ensure timely, effective care and seamless transitions after discharge. The position is at Northwest Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona, a 287-bed hospital and Level III Trauma Center. The hospital describes a culture of teamwork, respect, and appreciation, with employee appreciation events and opportunities for growth.

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 implement care plans efficiently.
Proficiency in 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.
Prior case-management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate services through an interdisciplinary process that addresses clinical and psychosocial needs across the continuum of care.
Assist with development, planning, coordination, and administration of clinical review, discharge planning, resource utilization, and utilization review activities.
Conduct daily medical-record reviews to assess admission appropriateness, continued hospital stay, and use of 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.
Refer cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria and help ensure timely, appropriate interventions.
Serve as a liaison with community agencies and facilitate 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.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance and comply with policies and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.