Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Nurse Case Manager/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE56229
Working Title
Nurse Case Manager
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
This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people.
Shift
12 hour shifts 7:00a-7:30p, Friday Saturday and Sunday.
Job Summary
The RN Case Manager is responsible for the clinical aspect of care transition/discharge planning. This includes rapport building/communication with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and significant others. Discharge planning should begin day of admission and include needed resources/communication for a smooth transition from one setting to the next. Discharge planning should be thorough to prevent 30-day readmissions and should assure high levels of patient/family satisfaction. The RN Case Manager holds responsibilities to the patient/family and multidisciplinary teams to communicate completely and concisely in a timely manner to assure all members are fully aware of next steps regarding care transition.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess clinical work experience and have a RN licensure; strong understanding of Swanson's nursing model; have direct patient care experience; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); above average customer service skills; and active listening skills. Additionally, candidate should be able to advocate for the patient and healthcare organization to create healthcare continuity and quality clinical outcomes.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A minimum of three years of experience providing patient care as a BSN, RN.
Deadline to Apply
11/01/2026
