RN Case Manager - Case Management (Casual)

Licking Memorial Hospital; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems is seeking an RN Case Manager for Case Management (Casual) in Newark, OH. This part-time, on-site position supports a full continuum of care coordination across the patient journey, from admission through discharge, collaborating with physicians, families, and external providers.

The role emphasizes clinical assessments, care planning, education, and resource coordination to promote quality outcomes and efficient care transitions in a dedicated hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed in Ohio.
• 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and disease management protocols.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Utilization review and/or discharge planning experience preferred.
• Critical care/emergency department experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Determine appropriate level of care on admission using hospital criteria.
• Perform patient and caregiver assessments to identify problems/needs.
• Organize assessment data into an individualized plan of care with outcomes.
• Determine continued stay status.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and patient education.
• Track and manage potential avoidable hospital days.
• Provide clinical information to external providers and managed care organizations.
• Assist in appeals and denials management.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessments to identify needs.
• Identify barriers to care and connect patients with community resources.

Skills

Clinical experience

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Discharge planning

Education

Ohio RN license

RN degree from accredited program

Job description

RN Case Manager - Case Management (Casual)

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: RNCAS009268

• Posted : July 31, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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1320 W. Main St.
1320 W. Main St.
Newark, OH 43055, USA

1320 W. Main St.
1320 W. Main St.
Newark, OH 43055, USA

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.

When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.

Position Summary:

The case manager is responsible for the comprehensive coordination of patient care and services across the continuum of care to promote high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered outcomes. Working with patients ranging from newborn through geriatric populations, this role integrates clinical case management, utilization management, discharge planning, psychosocial assessment, counseling, and advocacy services. The Case Manager collaborates with patients, families, physicians, interdisciplinary team members, payers, and community agencies to address medical, psychosocial, and resource needs; facilitate appropriate utilization of healthcare services; support informed healthcare decision-making; and ensure safe, timely transitions of care.

Responsibilities:

• Determines appropriate level of care on admission using hospital approved medical necessity criteria
• Performs patient and care giver assessments to identify pertinent problems/needs
• Organizes assessment data into an individual plan of care, with anticipated outcomes
• Determines continued stay status
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds
• Participates in patient education
• Tracks and manages potential avoidable hospital days
• Provides clinical information to external providers and managed care organization
• Assists in appeals and denials management
• Conduct comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessments of patients and caregivers to identify medical, emotional, social, financial, and discharge planning needs.
• identify barriers to care, facilitate problem-solving, and connect patients and families with appropriate community resources.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed in the state of Ohio
• 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting
• Critical care/emergency departmentexperience highly desired
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practice and disease management protocols
• Utilization review and or discharge planning experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations.

Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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