Nurse Case Manager - Care Transitions Expert

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Case Manager I at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) coordinates the plan of care across the hospital, ensuring efficient patient movement and timely discharge. Working under the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions, you act as a clinical expert in discharge planning, utilization, and care coordination.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resources, monitor patient progress, and support smooth transitions from acute care to next steps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred with minimum of one year of experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• One year of case management and/or utilization review work experience highly preferred.
• Case Management certification highly preferred.
• Certification in Case Management highly preferred.
• RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Case Manager I coordinates a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes and promotes a safe and timely discharge.
• Manages the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure the efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system.
• Serves as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Leadership experience

Case management experience

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

Job description

The Nurse Case Manager I at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) coordinates the plan of care across the hospital, ensuring efficient patient movement and timely discharge. Working under the Manager of Case Management and Care Transitions, you act as a clinical expert in discharge planning, utilization, and care coordination.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize resources, monitor patient progress, and support smooth transitions from acute care to next steps.