Registered Nurse, Case Management
Rutherfordton, NC - USA
Job Summary
Your experience matters
As a Case Manager Registered Nurse you play a vital role in ensuring continuity of care optimal patient outcomes and a smooth care experience across the healthcare journey. This role supports our mission to deliver highquality patientcentered care while collaborating closely with providers payors and community resources.
More about our team
Our Core Values are Champion Patient Care Do the Right Thing Embrace Individuality Act with Kindness and Make a Difference Together. We provide services in a caring professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
How youll contribute
A Case Manager RN who excels in this role:
- 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 oncall.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient addition to your base compensation this position also offers:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical dental and vision coverage with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period plus tailored options for parttime and PRN employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life accident critical illness hospital indemnity insurance disability coverage paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance loan assistance and a 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Wellbeing: Mental physical and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships virtual care mental health services and discount programs.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.
What were looking for
Education & Licensure
- Associates Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Current RN license in state of practice
- BCLS required
Skills & Abilities
- Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fastpaced or stressful environment
- Proficiency with multiple clinical software systems
- Effective English communication (read write speak understand)
- Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire
Additional Requirements
- Ability to serve diverse patient populations: Neonate through Older Adult
- Access to demographic clinical insurance financial and full medical record information
- Possible occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens
- Physical requirements include frequent sitting standing walking keyboard use and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs
More about Rutherford Regional Health System
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143bed acute care hospital that has been providing exceptional care to Rutherford County since 1906 founded by Drs. Henry Norris and Montgomery H. Biggs.
EEOC Statement
Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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