Make an impact at the front door of healthcare. Bring your clinical judgment beyond the bedside and help patients navigate pivotal transitions in care while supporting safety, access, and efficient patient flow.
As an
Emergency Department RN Case Manager at UVA Health, you will combine your acute care expertise with real-time assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination. Working alongside emergency physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation providers, and community partners, you will help patients receive
the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.The RoleThis is a highly collaborative nursing role for an experienced clinician who excels at pattern recognition, critical thinking, and navigating complex care needs. You will assess patients early in their Emergency Department journey, identify clinical and social barriers, and develop safe, practical plans that support continuity of care across settings.
Your average day will include:
- Conducting timely patient assessments and identifying care coordination needs early in the care journey
- Applying independent clinical judgment to complex medical, surgical, trauma, critical care, and specialty populations
- Coordinating safe dispositions with physicians, nurses, social workers, inpatient teams, rehabilitation providers, post-acute facilities, home health agencies, and community resources
- Removing barriers to discharge while advocating for patients and families during critical moments
- Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration and real-time care planning
- Using Epic and evidence-based case management practices to support continuity, quality, and safety
- Helping optimize patient flow without losing sight of each patient's individual needs and circumstances
The Emergency Department offers
variety, complexity, and continuous learning. No two days are the same, and your expertise will directly influence discharge planning, healthcare access, patient experience, and system-wide care delivery.
This opportunity also offers a
primarily weekday schedule with more predictable hours than many traditional bedside roles. A weekend rotation is included, with scheduled time off surrounding worked weekends.
Experienced ED, ICU, Med/Surg, trauma, and acute care nurses will find an opportunity to translate bedside expertise into broader clinical impact while building a long-term career in case management.
Sign on Bonus and Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree required within 5 years of hire or transfer into Case Management role.
Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required
Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.
The pay range for this role is $40.25 - $53.09 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
Benefits- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Retirement Savings
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and Education Support
