Inpatient Care Manager
Core
Manages inpatient care transitions, discharge planning, and utilization review for patients across various healthcare levels.
Role type
Inpatient Care Manager (Registered Nurse)
Builds
Coordinated discharge plans and care transitions for patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Case Management
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Registered Nurse License, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 2+ years clinical nursing experience, Utilization Management, Medicare A and B guidelines, Managed Care program requirements, Electronic Health Record navigation, Critical thinking, Data interpretation for age-specific needs
Preferred skills
Knowledge of community resources, Crisis management, Family dynamics management
Technologies
Electronic Health Record, MS Office
Responsibilities
Conduct assessments and establish care plans; Provide continuity of care and discharge planning; Initiate internal and external referrals; Perform concurrent and retrospective utilization reviews; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve discharge barriers; Educate staff on admission criteria and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC