RN Case Manager - Case Management (Casual)

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking an RN Case Manager to coordinate patient care from admission through discharge on a part-time, on-site basis in Newark, OH. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, care coordination, and advocacy to ensure safe transitions and quality outcomes for patients across age groups.

The ideal candidate is a graduate nurse licensed in Ohio with at least 2 years of acute care experience and strong communication skills; knowledge of disease management is a

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed in OH.
• 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of evidenced-based practice and disease management protocols.
• Utilization review or discharge planning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Determines appropriate level of care on admission using hospital-approved medical necessity criteria.
• Performs patient and caregiver assessments to identify problems/needs.
• Organizes assessment data into an individual plan of care with anticipated outcomes.
• Determines continued stay status and participates in multidisciplinary rounds.
• Participates in patient education and tracks potential avoidable hospital days.
• Coordinates information with external providers and payers; assists in appeals and denials management.
• Identifies barriers to care and connects patients/families to community resources.

Skills

Case management

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Patient education

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (OH)

BSN (preferred)

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.
Newark, OH 43055, USA

Description

RN Case Manager

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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