Registered Nurse, Inpatient Case Management

Lifepoint Health Careers; Rutherfordton (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Mental health and well-being programs

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System in Rutherfordton, NC seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager to coordinate discharge planning, ensure appropriate care, and support high-quality patient outcomes in an inpatient setting.

The role requires an active NC RN license, an Associate's Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred), and 2+ years in case management within acute care. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state license).
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of Case Management experience in an Inpatient/Acute Care setting required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity, outcomes, satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care including admission, LOS, transfers, and discharge.
• Leads and coordinates discharge planning including transfers to other facilities, referrals to community resources, and discharge education.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction; responds to questions and concerns from patients, families, and payors.
• Performs chart reviews to identify issues related to service delivery, outcomes, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
• Communicates with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers and ensure timely care progression.
• Accurately documents case management activities, plans, and outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Supports department operations by working alternate shifts/units as needed; may be on-call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Clinical software proficiency

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Clinical software systems

Job description

Schedule:Mon-Friday 8-4:30 pm. Every fourth weekend.

Your experience matters

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aRegistered Nurse (RN) - Case Managementjoining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Case Management team supports patients across a variety of acute care settings, partnering closely with nursing, providers, social work, and other multidisciplinary team members to help ensure safe, effective care coordination. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a professional and compassionate setting. Nurses are backed by strong leadership, approachable support, and a team dynamic that values communication, teamwork, and making a difference together.

How you'll contribute

A Case Manager RN who excels in this role:

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity, optimal outcomes, satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Consults regularly with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Leads and coordinates discharge planning, including transfers to other facilities, referrals to community resources, and discharge education.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction; responds to questions and concerns from patients, families, and payors.
• Performs chart reviews to identify and address issues related to service delivery, outcomes, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
• Communicates effectively with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers and ensure timely care progression.
• Accurately documents case management activities, plans, and outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Supports department operations by working alternate shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

• Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state (compact) license).
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• 2+ years of Case Management experience in an Inpatient/Acute Care setting required.

Additional requirements include:

• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Proficiency with multiple clinical software systems

More about Rutherford Regional Health System

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and surrounding communities. As part of Lifepoint Health, we combine the support and resources of a national healthcare network with the close-knit feel of a community hospital. Through our partnership with Duke Lifepoint Healthcare, we are strengthening quality, expanding access to physician expertise and specialists, and investing in resources that help transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Here, you'll be part of a collaborative team committed to making a meaningful difference for patients and helping build healthier communities.

EEOC Statement

"Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.