Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

U K Healthcare Ltd; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks an RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care and facilitate discharge planning. You will organize access to tests and results to prepare patients for discharge, acting as a liaison to ensure seamless transition of care with other departments and agencies.

Ideal candidates hold a BSN with RN licensure and at least three years of patient care experience; you will work closely with social work and care teams, and participate in ongoing education and staff coverage.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required.
• Swanson's nursing model understanding preferred.
• Direct patient care experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care and transitions for inpatients and outpatients.
• Facilitate discharge planning and arrange services as needed.
• Liaise with departments and external agencies to ensure continuity of care.
• Provide education and training on case management services.
• Participate in departmental coverage and collaboration with social work.

Skills

RN licensure

Swanson's nursing model

Direct patient care

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Active listening

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

Requisition Number RE55022

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 EducationBSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience3 yrs

Required License/Registration/CertificationRegistered Nurse (RN)

Physical RequirementsThis position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.

Shift0800-1630

Job SummaryThe RN Case Manager will facilitate appropriate care coordination to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to clinical aspects influence effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment (e.g. organize and facilitate access to tests, procedures, and results to prepare patient for discharge); will assist in the formation and/or implementation of the patients discharge plan, as related to clinical assessments; serve as a liaison with other departments and agencies to ensure continuity of transition of care; make recommendations based on evidence/practices that best aligns with the clinical needs of the patient (e.g. arranges home health, durable medical equipment, or infusion therapy, and complete referrals to appropriate agencies); serve as a resource by providing training and education about case management services; work in tandem with SW-Case Manager and refer high risk patients to them; and participate in departmental coverage.

Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will possess clinical work experience and have a RN licensure; strong understanding of Swanson's nursing model; have direct patient care experience; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); above average customer service skills; and active listening skills. Additionally, candidate should be able to advocate for the patient and healthcare organization to create healthcare continuity and quality clinical outcomes.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/ExperienceA minimum of three years of experience providing patient care as a BSN , RN

Deadline to Apply 10/22/2026

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