Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Case Manager
About The Position
As an RN Inpatient Case Manager at UVA Health, you combine clinical expertise with care coordination to guide patients through complex hospital stays. You help ensure safe transitions, coordinated care, and optimal outcomes by aligning patients’ clinical needs with effective discharge plans. The role requires clinical judgment, strong communication, and the ability to navigate complex systems and priorities in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple patients across varying levels of acuity. You will work closely with physicians, nursing teams, ancillary staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team. The position spans a broad hospital continuum, including Emergency, ICU, and Pediatric populations. Training is provided for experienced bedside nurses transitioning into case management, with opportunities for certification support, mentorship, preceptor work, conference participation, and development as a subject matter expert. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00/8:30 AM–4:00/4:30 PM, with an every-fourth-weekend rotation and days off provided before and after the weekend.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree required within five years of hire or transfer into the Case Management role.
- At least two years of relevant experience.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments on newly admitted patients, identifying clinical needs and potential discharge barriers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to real-time care planning and decision-making.
- Coordinate post-acute care referrals, including rehabilitation, home health, and community-based services.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing teams, and ancillary staff to align treatment plans with discharge strategies.
- Accurately document care coordination efforts in EPIC to support continuity and compliance.
- Anticipate patient needs, prioritize work effectively, and communicate across disciplines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Retirement savings.
- Long-term and short-term disability.
- Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
- Certification and education support.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
