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Registered nurse case manager job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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Registered nurse case managers are nurses who handle specific patients or cases by managing their healthcare and recovery plans, implementing these plans, and ensuring that all records are properly updated. They work closely with doctors and are usually assigned to cases related to serious injuries or illnesses, geriatric patients, or chronic diseases.

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Example registered nurse case manager requirements on a job description

Registered nurse case manager requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in registered nurse case manager job postings.
Sample registered nurse case manager requirements
  • Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
  • Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
  • Proficient in the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
  • Knowledge of applicable healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare providers.
Sample required registered nurse case manager soft skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
  • Customer service oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
  • Culturally competent and sensitive to diverse populations.

Registered nurse case manager job description example 1

Kindred Healthcare registered nurse case manager job description


Who are you? To succeed in our high-energy, high-reward environment, our clinicians provide compassionate critical care and deliver exceptional patient experiences, meaningful outcomes, and bonds for life.

As our most acute level of care, Kindred's transitional care hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
As a Case Manager / CM you will:

Coordinate management of care for a specified patient population in a single hospital.
Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies.
Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs.
Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction, to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management and discharge planning.Qualifications As a Case Manager / CM you will have:

Appropriate minimum degree for preferred licensure or certification or commensurate experience in a related healthcare field.
Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
Appropriate certification in Case Management preferred; for example, Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC); Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) certification.
Five years of experience in an acute care Medical/Surgical and/or ICU/CCU setting.

Job: Case Mgmt/MDSPrimary Location: CA-Santa Ana-Kindred Hospital - Santa AnaOrganization: 4825 - Kindred Hospital - Santa AnaShift: Day
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Community Health Systems registered nurse case manager job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Regional Hospital of Scranton is hiring nurses for the Case Management Unit! Come join our team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives. Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management Days / Rotating Weekends Full Time 40 hrs. Per week

Regional Hospital of Scranton is hiring nurses for the Case Management Unit ! Come join our team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives.

Scranton is a city steeped in rich history, a vibrant arts scene, outdoor adventures, and a wide variety of delicious cuisine. "Every season is Peak Season" with a variety of activities any time of the year. There is always something to do and somewhere to go in Lackawanna County.

Regional Hospital of Scranton is a 186-bed, acute care hospital nationally recognized for quality, especially in the areas of orthopedics, robotic surgery, cardiac care, stroke care, and neurology. Offering all private rooms, Regional is the first hospital in Pennsylvania to earn all four orthopedic certifications by The Joint Commission - hip fracture, and knee, hip, and shoulder replacement as well as advanced certification.

In order to give the best patient care, we must be at our best. Thats why were committed to providing a range of competitive benefits for your health, family, and future:

  • Competitive compensation and sign on bonus of up to $30,000
  • Affordable, comprehensive medical plans with two tiers of services
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5K per year for nursing programs
  • Loan forgiveness of up to $10K per year for 4 years
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401K plan with Employer match

Experience/ Requirements:

RHOS, (1.0) FT (RSWH)

Days / Rotating Weekends
Full Time
40 hrs. Per week

  • Current PA RN License or Practice Permit
  • BLS and ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period
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Registered nurse case manager job description example 3

LifePoint Health registered nurse case manager job description

*Making Communities Healthier with Comprehensive Care...*

* **You can get to know who we are and what truly makes us different by our mission, 'Making Communities Healthier'. As health care evolves, Clark Regional Medical Center is transforming patient safety and quality care - pushing the limits and paving the way to establish new practices and set new standards. We believe in putting the patient at the center of everything we do. We are developing the most innovative patient experiences without constant investment in continuing education and leadership development programs.*

* **We want you on our team...Clark Regional Medical Center in Winchester, an 18 minute drive from Lexington, KY is searching for PRN as needed, RN, Case Manager for monitoring and managing patient care to promote continuity of care, optimal patient outcomes, patient satisfaction, cost efficacy, and compliance. *

* **We are committed to serving the needs of our community and our region with exceptional quality and we are passionately focused on our patients. We consider quality more than just a set of criteria. It is a way of life for Clark, encompassing everything we do. This is an exciting time to join our team as we continue to grow and expand with new services. *

* **At Clark Regional, we believe in building careers. That is why we offer an excellent tuition reimbursement program, competitive pay, a generous paid time off program, flexible spending account plan, choice of health insurance plans, dental, vision, life, disability plans, discounts in our café and various discounts in our community, traditional and Roth 401 (k) plans with a match, and free parking on our beautiful campus.*

* **Essential functions include, but are not limited to:*

* *Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team regularly to evaluate patient's status and appropriateness of medical care, including admission, length of stay, transfer and discharge*

* *Monitors patient and family satisfaction. Responds to questions and complaints from patients, family members, and payors regarding care*

* *Participates in discharge planning including coordinating patient transfers to other facilities and coordinating community resources. Provides discharge education and resource referrals to patients*

* *Performs chart review to identify actual or potential issues with service delivery, patient outcomes and satisfaction, compliance, cost, and reimbursement*

* *Requires critical thinking skills, detail oriented with decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be flexible with work location assignments*

*Education:*

* *Associate Degree Nursing, required*

*Licensure/Certifications:*

* *Valid current Kentucky RN state licensure or compact licensure*

*Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred - American Heart Assoc*

**Job:** **Please select a valid job field*

**Organization:** **Clark Regional Medical Center*

**Title:** *RN Case Manager - PRN*

**Location:** *Kentucky-Winchester*
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Updated March 14, 2024

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