Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager Director

Lifepoint Health®; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Financial protection and PTO

Tuition assistance for higher education

Free gym memberships and wellness programs

Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lifepoint Health® is seeking a Case Manager Director RN for Southern Tennessee Regional Health System in Pulaski. In this vital position, you'll prioritize well-being and enhance community health while overseeing daily operations and patient management.

The role requires licensure as a Tennessee RN, an associate degree in nursing, and a penchant for critical thinking. Strong candidates will have clinical experience in Utilization Review and Case Management, with full benefits including medical coverage and professional development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days.
• Two years recent related clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor daily operations of the quality management process.
• Evaluate patient’s status and medical care with nursing staff.
• Respond to questions and complaints from patients and families.
• Participate in discharge planning including transfers to facilities.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a stressful environment

Education

Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Current Tennessee or compact state RN license

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Case Manager Director RN

Southern 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 Director RN joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Job Type: Full‑Time | Day

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination and daily operations of the quality management process. Monitors care of patients within case groups to ensure high quality and cost effective care is provided. Works with other hospital personnel to assure appropriate and timely discharge planning.
• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate patient’s status and appropriateness of medical care, including admission, length of stay, transfer and discharge.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction.
• Responds to questions and complaints from patients, family members, and payors regarding care.
• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordinating community resources.
• Provides discharge education and resource referrals to patients.
• Performs chart review to identify actual or potential issues with service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current Tennessee or compact state RN license.
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 30 days.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Two years recent related clinical experience preferred in Utilization Review, Quality Improvement and Case Management.
• Graduate of a program in discipline required; graduate from an accredited school of nursing BSN preferred.

Benefits

• 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.

EEOC Statement

"Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Southern Tennessee Regional Health System - Pulaski is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."