Case Management

Case Management – Acute Inpatient | Jackson, MS

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced acute inpatient case manager to join a multidisciplinary team managing complex patient discharges and care coordination across all inpatient units. You'll work Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with rotated holiday coverage as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of 15–20 patients per day across all inpatient units
• Coordinate discharge planning for patients with diverse medical diagnoses
• Consult with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, social work, and clinical teams as needed
• Facilitate placements to rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice settings
• Leverage contracted community bed capacity and financial assistance programs for complex or underinsured patients
• Work closely with a 32-member social work team—you'll never work alone

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years acute inpatient medical case management experience
• At least 1 year (within the last 3 years) in a high-volume, complex acute-care setting
• Recent (within 2 years) discharge planning experience in acute care
• Previous travel assignment in a similar setting (within the last 3 years)
• BLS certification
• Proficiency with electronic health records and strong computer skills
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently within a supported team structure

Contract & Schedule

• 13 weeks | 40 guaranteed hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
• No weekend commitment
• 2-week unit-specific orientation
• Start date: August 26, 2026

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination (medical exemptions with documented evidence accepted)
• Fingerprinting (remote or in-person options available)
• 50-mile radius for travel assignments