Registered Nurse, Case Management

Lifepoint Health • Rutherfordton, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your experience matters As a Case Manager, Registered Nurse, you play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, and a smooth care experience across the healthcare journey. This role supports our mission to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care while collaborating closely with providers, payors, and community resources. Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care, Do the Right Thing, Embrace Individuality, Act with Kindness, and Make a Difference Together. We provide services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required
• Current RN license in state of practice
• BCLS required
• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced or stressful environment
• Proficiency with multiple clinical software systems
• Effective English communication (read, write, speak, understand)
• Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire
• Ability to serve diverse patient populations: Neonate through Older Adult
• Access to demographic, clinical, insurance, financial, and full medical record information
• Possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
• Physical requirements include frequent sitting, standing, walking, keyboard use, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity, optimal outcomes, satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Consults regularly with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Leads and coordinates discharge planning, including transfers to other facilities, referrals to community resources, and discharge education.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction; responds to questions and concerns from patients, families, and payors.
• Performs chart reviews to identify and address issues related to service delivery, outcomes, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
• Communicates effectively with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers and ensure timely care progression.
• Accurately documents case management activities, plans, and outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Supports department operations by working alternate shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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