RN Case Manager: Care Coordination Leader

Memorial Physician Practices; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an experienced RN Case Manager to coordinate inpatient care and discharge planning. You’ll work with nursing, social work, and providers to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective care progression.

Join a collaborative team supported by strong leadership, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development in a community‑focused setting.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in NC (NC license or multi-state 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.
• Strong critical thinking and decisiveness; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with multiple clinical software systems.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates discharge planning, including transfers to other facilities and education.
• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity and optimal outcomes.
• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and care appropriateness.
• Communicates with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers to timely care.
• 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.

Skills

RN license

Case management

Inpatient/Acute care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks an experienced RN Case Manager to coordinate inpatient care and discharge planning. You’ll work with nursing, social work, and providers to ensure safe, timely, and cost‑effective care progression.

Join a collaborative team supported by strong leadership, with opportunities for ongoing education and professional development in a community‑focused setting.