Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager for a full-time, day-shift role. You will consult with the nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status, coordinate discharge planning, and ensure timely progression of care.

Responsibilities include chart reviews, addressing patient and payor questions, and participating in performance improvement.

Qualifications

• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Experience in Utilization Review, Quality Improvement and Case Management is preferred.
• Active Tennessee RN license (compact license acceptable).
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and care appropriateness.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction and addresses questions from patients, families, and payors.
• Leads discharge planning and coordinates patient transfers to other facilities; provides discharge education.
• Performs chart reviews focusing on service delivery, outcomes, cost, and reimbursement.
• Communicates with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers to timely care progression.
• Documents case management activities, plans and outcomes accurately.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Utilization Review

Quality Improvement

Case Management

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Case ManagerJob Type: Full-Time | DaySchedule: M-F 8am-4:30pYour experience mattersSouthern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski 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 a Case Manager RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

How you'll contribute

• 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.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction; responds to questions and complaints from patients, families, and payors.
• Leads and coordinates discharge planning, including patient transfers to other facilities and referrals to community resources; provides discharge education.
• Performs chart reviews to identify and address issues related to service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, 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.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have an Active Tennessee license (single-state or compact) and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) - to be obtained within 30 days
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Experience: Two years recent related clinical experience preferred in Utilization Review, Quality Improvement and Case Management preferred.
• Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Licenses: Must have a current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• Education: Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required; Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN Preferred

More about Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski

Situated among the rolling, green hills of southern Middle Tennessee, the historic town of Pulaski combines old-fashioned southern charm with warm hospitality to create a family-friendly community. The Hospital STRHS - Pulaski is part of the Southern Tennessee Regional Health System, a regional network of hospitals and healthcare services serving communities in southern Tennessee. The Pulaski campus provides inpatient and outpatient services to Giles County and the surrounding area at its 95-bed, Joint Commission-accredited acute care facility and physician practices.

Conveniently located just 60 miles south of Nashville and 50 miles north of Huntsville, Pulaski and Giles County have become the location of choice for many major business and industrial interests, including six Fortune 500 companies and two Fortune 100 companies. The area is also home to University of Tennessee Southern and the Here's the Beef Festival. Nearby Lynnville has a large historic district, including an old-fashioned soda shoppe, general store, gift shop, and craft and antique shops. And Milky Way Farm - built by the founder of the Mars Candy Company - is a Tudor Revival home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seven community parks offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Sharewood Park features a community playground and an outdoor amphitheater for concerts, family movie nights, theater productions and more. Sam Davis Park boasts one of the best non-college football and baseball facilities in the state. And a wealth of water sports, hiking, camping, lodging and more can be found at nearby David Crockett Park and Joe Wheeler State Park and Resort.

EEOC Statement

Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Lawrenceburg 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.