Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination Pro

UNC Health Care; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Case Manager within Care Management to lead discharge planning, patient teaching and care coordination for successful community or facility transitions. Experience with inpatient rehabilitation and compliance with insurance guidelines is required.

You will advocate for patients, collaborate with the health team, and support quality, cost-effective care across payors and settings.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Medical Social Worker.
• Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services area accepted.
• Case Manager Certification within 5 years encouraged.
• Two–Three years experience in hospital, nursing home, or community agency.
• Certification by ABQA/UR or InterQual; license in NC for RN.
• Knowledge of InterQual ISD-A criteria; strong interpersonal & communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates discharge planning, patient teaching and related activities for successful discharge to home, community or facility.
• In inpatient rehab, coordinates care, secures access to resources and supports recovery.
• Advocates for patient needs and promotes quality, cost‑effective care.

Skills

InterQual ISD-A criteria

Discharge planning

Patient education

Communication

Autonomy in work

Education

RN license

SW certification

Baccalaureate in Human Services

Tools

InterQual

Job description

UNC Health Care in North Carolina is seeking a Case Manager within Care Management to lead discharge planning, patient teaching and care coordination for successful community or facility transitions. Experience with inpatient rehabilitation and compliance with insurance guidelines is required.

You will advocate for patients, collaborate with the health team, and support quality, cost-effective care across payors and settings.