University of Kentucky

Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky$75K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required.
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Experience in patient care coordination preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate patient care across multiple disciplines.
  • Facilitate discharge planning for inpatients.
  • Promote fiscal responsibility in patient care processes.
  • Optimize patient and family outcomes through effective communication.
  • Problem-solve issues impacting patient flow through the health care system.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a consistent schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued education.
  • Engagement with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
  • Contributions to process improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

Requisition Number
RE55569

Working Title
Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

Department Name
H4019: Continuum of Care

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
11

Salary Range
$75,364-95,056/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BSN

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)

Physical Requirements

All activities involve high levels of concentration and mental attention. Requires handling of light-weight objects up to 10 pounds, or some standing or walking.

Shift

Days, 8:00am-5:00pm, occasional weekends and holidays.

Job Summary

The Patient Care Facilitator is responsible for the coordination of patient care, promoting fiscal responsibility and optimizing patient and family outcomes. This person collaborates with multidisciplinary groups in the health care system to achieve these outcomes for the hospital inpatients. Goals are achieved through coordinating discharge planning and problem-solving issues in ways to facilitate movement of patients through the system. The position reports to the Manager of Patient and Family Services and works directly with the medical staff of the designated medical or surgical services at Good Samaritan Hospital.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary groups in the health care system. Uses knowledge of nursing process, clinical concepts and coordinates care according to established practice guidelines. Ability to work with groups in assisting with process improvement initiatives. Clinical expert in the area. Excellent communication skills and goal orientation.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN preferred with 3 years of experience-RN graduate of an accredited school of nursing, KY License Eligible.

Deadline to Apply
09/01/2026

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