Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Patient Care Facilitator (RN) to coordinate patient care and promote fiscal responsibility at Good Samaritan Hospital. The role collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient and family outcomes.

You will coordinate discharge planning and resolve issues to facilitate patient movement through the system, reporting to the Manager of Patient and Family Services and working with hospital medical staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process and clinical concepts.
• Ability to coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and goal-oriented mindset.
• Experience with discharge planning and care transitions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead discharge planning and problem solving to move patients through the system.
• Collaborate with medical staff to optimize patient and family outcomes.
• Support fiscal responsibility through efficient care coordination.

Skills

Nursing process

Team coordination

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

BSN preferred

RN license eligible

Job description

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?

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

Deadline to Apply 09/01/2026

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