Case Manager: Discharge Planner & Care Coordinator

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health in Kinston, NC seeks a Case Manager to coordinate utilization review, discharge planning, patient teaching and community re-entry planning. You will monitor medical necessity, coordinate with payors and caregivers, and support multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

The role requires nursing or social work education, relevant certifications, and ability to work autonomously within hospital policies. Per diem schedule offers onsite work with day shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or medical social work.
• Certification by American Board of QA/UR or InterQual or Social Work licensure in NC.
• Case Manager Certification within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Monitors utilization review activities and reviews for admission/continued stay.
• Coordinates discharge planning and patient teaching.
• Maintains knowledge of financial and community resource regulations.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to meet educational needs.

Skills

InterQual ISD-A

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services

Case Manager Certification within 5 years

Nursing or Social Work licensure in NC

Job description

UNC Health in Kinston, NC seeks a Case Manager to coordinate utilization review, discharge planning, patient teaching and community re-entry planning. You will monitor medical necessity, coordinate with payors and caregivers, and support multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

The role requires nursing or social work education, relevant certifications, and ability to work autonomously within hospital policies. Per diem schedule offers onsite work with day shifts.