Nurse Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

Ephraim McDowell Health, Inc.; Baughman Heights (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Case Manager for Case Management on the 1st shift. The role focuses on coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and transition-of-care management across the continuum.

The Nurse Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and payers to promote safe, efficient, and cost-effective care, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of healthcare experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license; Case Management certification (CCM/ACM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate patient care across the continuum.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition-of-care management.
• Conduct utilization management and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Educate patients and families regarding care plans and post-acute resources.
• Maintain documentation per CMS, Medicare, and payer guidelines.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc. is seeking a Nurse Case Manager for Case Management on the 1st shift. The role focuses on coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and transition-of-care management across the continuum.

The Nurse Case Manager collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, patients, families, and payers to promote safe, efficient, and cost-effective care, while ensuring regulatory compliance and quality outcomes.