Case Manager (CM), ARU, PRN

Lifepoint Health®; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO & disability

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Well-being programs

Career development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Licensed Case Manager for the Acute Rehabilitation Unit at Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI. The role focuses on coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support high-quality outcomes.

Qualified candidates will hold RN or Social Work licensure (or rehab credentials) with CM certification preferred; two years of inpatient case management experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Current RN or Social Work licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LICSW) or Healthcare professional licensure (PT, SLP, OT) preferred.
• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred (CCM, ARN, ACM, or RN-BC).
• Minimum of two years social work or case management experience in an inpatient setting highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care to ensure high-quality outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Provide assessment, care planning, coordination and ongoing evaluation of patient needs.
• Facilitate discharge planning and communication with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

RN licensure

Social Work licensure

Case management

Education

Certification in Case Management

Job description

Facility Name: Kent Hospital

Job Title: Licensed Case Manager

Job Type: PRN, Nonexempt

Schedule: Weekday availability required, Weekend availability as needed (admissions and continued authorizations), minimum two (2) shifts per month

• Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU)

Your Experience Matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Case Manager joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More About Our Team

Inpatient Rehabilitation at Kent Hospital, located at 455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886, offers customized patient and family-focused rehabilitation treatment and education that emphasize each patient's unique strengths, abilities and preferences. Rehabilitative care begins with appropriate therapies that lead the patient to the greatest degree of function possible, with individualized therapy goals to prepare patients once again, to enter the world of independent living. Kent Hospital works with partners to provide an uninterrupted treatment path from inpatient rehabilitation to home care and outpatient rehabilitation. Every day, our dedicated team of rehabilitation and clinical experts help patients of all ages with all types of injuries and conditions feel stronger, more independent, and more confident than they ever thought possible.

How You'll Contribute

The Case Manager for the Acute Rehabilitation (ARU) unit coordinates and manages patient care to ensure high-quality outcomes, optimal resource utilization, and compliance with regulatory and external review requirements. This role provides comprehensive assessment, care planning, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of individual patient needs while honoring patient preferences and supporting continuity of care. Serving as a patient advocate, the Case Manager facilitates discharge planning, addresses holistic needs, and communicates effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Through the integration of case management, utilization review, and discharge planning functions, this position enhances patient satisfaction, promotes cost-effective care, and supports the hospital's mission, vision, and values.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Social Work licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LICSW) or Healthcare professional licensure as Physical Therapist (PT), Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) or Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Certification in Case Management or Rehabilitation Nursing preferred; for example, Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCM); Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) certification, American Case Management Association (ACM) or Board Certification in CM by the ANCC e.g.: RN-BC
• Minimum of two (2) years social work or case management experience in an inpatient setting highly preferred

Acute/rehabilitation Hospital Experience Preferred

Hourly range: $ 45.00 per hour

EEOC Statement

"Lifepoint Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lifepoint Rehabilitation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.