Nurse Case Manager I — Care Transitions Expert

MUSC Health; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nurse Case Manager I at the Medical University Hospital Authority oversees a patient’s plan of care across the hospital, guiding discharge planning, resource use, and care transitions under supervision of leadership.

This salaried, 40-hour per week position emphasizes clinical expertise in coordinating care, ensuring timely movement through the system and applying standards for quality and safety.

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

• Coordinate a plan of care to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Promote a safe and timely discharge.
• Manage the plan of care throughout the care continuum to ensure efficient movement of the patient through the hospital system.
• Serve as a clinical expert related to discharge planning, resource utilization, and case management.

Skills

BLS certification

Leadership experience

Case management knowledge

Utilization review

Education

Bachelor of Nursing degree

RN licensure (SC or compact)

BSN enrollment policy for ADN holders

Case Management certification

Job description

The Nurse Case Manager I at the Medical University Hospital Authority oversees a patient’s plan of care across the hospital, guiding discharge planning, resource use, and care transitions under supervision of leadership.

This salaried, 40-hour per week position emphasizes clinical expertise in coordinating care, ensuring timely movement through the system and applying standards for quality and safety.