? Urgent Search: Care Manager RN
Company: Flowers Hospital
Location: Dothan
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description Flowers Hospital
- Caring for you as Family Status: Full Time, Permanent Placement
Shift: About us: Flowers Hospital is a 235-bed healthcare facility
offering inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and
emergency care for the Wiregrass community. We believe in the power
of people to create great care. Our mission statement of ‘Caring
for you as Family’ is something we take to heart when caring for
our community. Flowers Hospital was opened in 1950 by Dr. Paul
Flowers serving as our lead example in caring for others. Today we
are 1,350 healthcare professionals strong. We are a major referral
center for the Tri-State area of south Alabama, southwest Georgia
and northwest Florida. We work hard every day to be a place of
healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the
community we call home. Job Summary The Care Manager is responsible
for assisting in the development of discharge planning and care
coordination of post acute services for the hospitalized patient.
Post acute services include DME equipment, home health, hospice,
skilled rehab, IV antibiotics, dialysis, nursing home, and home
oxygen. Discharge planning includes daily review of the medical
record, communication between nursing, physician, and therapy
services. The case manager must be able to be assertive and self
motivated as well as have the ability to communicate effectively
with patients and family members. Must be able to communicate
clearly with physicians to ensure appropriate discharge goals are
met. The Care Manager - RN is responsible for coordinating and
overseeing discharge planning, transitions of care, and case
management activities to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This role
involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, reviewing
medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity, and
maintaining compliance with federal, state, and accreditation
standards. Essential Functions - Conducts daily reviews of medical
records to assess the appropriateness of admission, continued
hospital stay, and utilization of diagnostic services. -
Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams (IDT) to ensure effective
communication and coordination of patient care, including
identifying avoidable days and resolving care transition issues. -
Develops and implements discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital
placement and social services to meet patient needs. - Refers cases
to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established
criteria, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. - Serves
as a liaison with community agencies, maintaining relationships and
facilitating seamless transitions for discharged patients. -
Facilitates interdisciplinary meetings to address patient care
needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of case management
activities, including records of referrals, patient interactions,
and compliance with reporting requirements. - Identifies and
appropriately refers cases to Child/Adult Protective Services,
ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. - Provides
professional assistance to patients, families, and physicians
regarding discharge planning and post-hospital care options. -
Performs other duties as assigned. - Complies with all policies and
standards. Qualifications - Associate Degree in Nursing required -
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred - 2-4 years of clinical
nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home
setting required - 2-4 years of care management experience
preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - 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 to collaborate effectively 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. Licenses and
Certifications - RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or
Compact State Licensure required - BCLS - Basic Life Support
required State Specific Requirements - Alabama: Accredited Case
Manager (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification
preferred. Employee Benefits: - Health Benefits with BCBS of
Alabama - Medical, Dental, Vision - 401K - Paid Time off (
increases with years of service) - EIB (Sick Time) - 100% RN
License Renewal Reimbursement - Company paid life insurance -
Competitive Salary - Flexible Scheduling - Tuition reimbursement -
5,000 per year - Loan Repayment Program - up to 20,000 -
Comprehensive Orientation Program - Opportunity for Career Growth
INDNUR to apply, please email hglover@flowershospital.com
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