Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager/Swing Bed Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Case Manager/Swing Bed Coordinator coordinates and markets swing bed admissions for Trousdale Medical Center and Riverview. The role monitors patient care within case groups to help ensure high-quality, cost-effective care and works with hospital personnel to support appropriate, timely discharge planning. The position reports to the Director of Case Management and is classified as exempt.

Requirements

• Graduate of a program in the discipline; graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license to practice or work in Tennessee.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, to be obtained within 30 days.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Two years of recent related clinical experience preferred, particularly in Utilization Review, Quality Improvement, and Case Management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and market swing bed admissions for Trousdale Medical Center and Riverview.
• Monitor care of patients within case groups to help ensure high-quality and cost-effective care.
• Consult regularly with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and the appropriateness of medical care, including admission, length of stay, transfer, and discharge.
• Monitor patient and family satisfaction.
• Respond to questions and complaints from patients, family members, and payors regarding care.
• Participate in discharge planning, including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordinating community resources.
• Provide discharge education and resource referrals to patients.
• Review charts to identify actual or potential issues involving service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree