Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager - PRN

Lifepoint Health • Russellville, AR

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About The Position

The Case Manager RN coordinates comprehensive care for patients, supporting efficient and effective treatment throughout their hospital stay and facilitating a smooth transition upon discharge. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that address patients’ medical and psychosocial needs. It monitors and manages care to promote continuity, optimal outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance, while leading discharge planning and utilization review activities. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

• Active Arkansas or compact-state RN license required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
• Associate's degree required.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult regularly with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Monitor patient and family satisfaction and respond to questions and complaints from patients, families, and payors.
• Lead and coordinate discharge planning, including transfers to other facilities and referrals to community resources, and provide discharge education.
• Perform chart reviews to identify and address issues involving service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree