Nurse Case Manager: Care Transitions & Discharge

UK King's Daughters; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Case Manager nurse to coordinate patient care transitions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans, communicate with patients, families and partners, and use assessments and evidence-based practices to optimize resource use and prevent readmissions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, psychology, sociology, or related field; Master’s in nursing preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse license.
• 2–3 years of nursing experience in related areas; equivalent combinations considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage patient care transitions across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement discharge plans.
• Communicate with patients, families, and healthcare partners to ensure continuity and outcomes.
• Use clinical assessments and evidence-based practices to guide resource utilization and prevent readmissions.
• Support quality improvement and serve as a resource for education in case management.

Skills

Case management

RN license

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor's in nursing

Master's in nursing

Bachelor's in social work

Job description

UK King's Daughters in Ashland, KY is seeking a Case Manager nurse to coordinate patient care transitions across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive discharge plans, communicate with patients, families and partners, and use assessments and evidence-based practices to optimize resource use and prevent readmissions.