Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's UKHC Nurse Case Manager position at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington coordinates patient care and discharge planning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes for inpatients. Requires BSN and RN license with at least 3 years of related experience; shifts are days 8:00am–5:00pm with occasional weekends and holidays.

The role emphasizes fiscal responsibility and patient-family engagement within the Continuum of Care department, reporting to

Qualifications

• BSN required; RN license needed.
• 3 years of related experience preferred.
• KY License Eligible or RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning and patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary groups to optimize inpatient outcomes.
• Report to Manager of Patient and Family Services and work with medical staff.

Skills

Coordination

Nursing process

Communication

Process improvement

Education

BSN

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Nurse Case Manager/UKHC
• Requisition Number RE55567
• Working Title Nurse Case Manager/UKHC
• Department Name H4019: Continuum of Care
• Work Location Lexington, KY
• Grade Level 11
• Salary Range $75,364-95,056/year
• Type of Position Staff
• Position Time Status Full-Time
• Required Education BSN
• Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
• Required Related Experience 3 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN)
• Physical Requirements All activities involve high levels of concentration and mental attention. Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.
• Shift Days, 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Facilitator is responsible for the coordination of patient care, promoting fiscal responsibility and optimizing patient and family outcomes. This person collaborates with multidisciplinary groups in the health care system to achieve these outcomes for the hospital inpatients. Goals are achieved through coordinating discharge planning and problem-solving issues in ways to facilitate movement of patients through the system. The position reports to the Manager of Patient and Family Services and works directly with the medical staff of the designated medical or surgical services at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary groups in the health care system. Uses knowledge of nursing process, clinical concepts and coordinates care according to established practice guidelines. Ability to work with groups in assisting with process improvement initiatives. Clinical expert in the area. Excellent communication skills and goal orientation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN preferred with 3 years of experience-RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing, KY License Eligible.

Deadline to Apply

09/01/2026

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