Registered Nurse, Case Management

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse, Case Management role at Rutherford Regional Health System supports patients across acute care settings by coordinating safe, effective care in partnership with nursing, providers, social work, and other multidisciplinary team members. The team works collaboratively in a supportive environment focused on high-quality, compassionate patient care.

The Case Manager RN monitors and coordinates patient care to promote continuity, optimal outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The role includes evaluating appropriateness of care and progression, coordinating discharge planning, reviewing records, communicating with patients and families, providers, payors, and ancillary services, and documenting case management activities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every fourth weekend. Alternate shifts or units may be needed, and the position may be assigned on-call.

Requirements

• Current RN license to practice in North Carolina, either an NC license or a multi-state compact license.
• Associate’s Degree in Nursing.
• At least 2 years of Case Management experience in an inpatient or acute care setting.
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Proficiency with multiple clinical software systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patient care to promote continuity, optimal outcomes, satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Consult with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Lead and coordinate discharge planning, including transfers to other facilities, referrals to community resources, and discharge education.
• Monitor patient and family satisfaction and respond to questions and concerns from patients, families, and payors.
• Perform chart reviews to identify and address issues related to service delivery, outcomes, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
• Communicate with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers and ensure timely care progression.
• Accurately document case management activities, plans, and outcomes.
• Participate in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Support department operations by working alternate shifts or units as needed; may be assigned on-call.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Paid family leave.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs.
• Free gym memberships.
• Virtual care and mental health services.
• Discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree