Inpatient Care Manager
Core
Conducts assessments, establishes care plans, and manages discharge planning and transitions for inpatients to ensure timely and compliant care delivery.
Role type
Inpatient Care Manager (Registered Nurse)
Builds
Coordinated discharge plans and care transitions for hospital patients
Domain
Healthcare / Hospital Case Management
Required skills
Registered Nurse License, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 2 years clinical nursing experience, Utilization Management, Medicare guidelines, Electronic Health Record navigation, Crisis management, Community resource coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of growth and development principles, Age-specific care assessment
Technologies
Electronic Health Record, MS Office
Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments and establish care plans; Provide continuity of care and discharge planning services; Initiate internal and external referrals; Perform utilization review and concurrent/retrospective reviews; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve discharge barriers; Educate staff on admission criteria and regulatory requirements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC