RN Case Manager - Care Coordination (Mon-Fri, Weekend)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well‑being

Professional Development

Job summary

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management to support seamless care coordination in an acute care setting. You will monitor patient care, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Join a collaborative team with strong leadership and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Autonomy

Communication

Stress management

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Clinical software systems

Job description

Rutherford Regional Health System, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management to support seamless care coordination in an acute care setting. You will monitor patient care, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Join a collaborative team with strong leadership and opportunities for professional development.