Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager PRN

Role Overview: The Care Coordinator is responsible for managing patient care across the continuum during various illness stages, focusing on utilization management, transitional planning, psychosocial assessment, patient advocacy, and quality monitoring. Key Responsibilities: Implement discharge planning, identify barriers, and collaborate with care team for appropriate care.Educate and counsel patients/families, assist with advance directives, and coordinate post-discharge follow-up.Develop protocols to improve outcomes, reduce re-admissions, and support performance improvement initiatives.Assess necessity of healthcare services, ensure timely certifications, and evaluate insurance coverage and managed care denials.Participate in data collection, evidence-based practice, and research activities.Maintain accurate documentation, ensure compliance with policies, and serve as a mentor or preceptor for staff and students. Qualifications & Skills Associates or Bachelor's Nursing degree preferred, with a minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience. Required certifications include BLS and relevant licensure. Strong Assessment, Communication, Collaboration, And Documentation Skills Are Essential. All duties support delivering exceptional patient care, system efficiency, and adherence to regulatory standards.