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Job Title Nurse Case Manager/UKHC
Requisition Number RE52046
Working Title Nurse Case Manager
Department Name H4019: Continuum of Care
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 11
Salary Range $54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education BSN
Equivalencies 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 Days, 8:00am-4:30pm, occasional weekends or holidays.
Salary Note The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum annual salary for this position will now be $62,400/year. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience.
Deadline to Apply 11/09/2025
Job Responsibilities The RN Case Manager will facilitate appropriate care coordination to patients and their families in cases where specific problems related to clinical aspects influence effective utilization of inpatient or outpatient treatment. This includes organizing and facilitating access to tests, procedures, and results to prepare the patient for discharge.
Assist in the formation and/or implementation of the patient's discharge plan, as related to clinical assessments.
Serve as a liaison with other departments and agencies to ensure continuity of transition of care.
Make recommendations based on evidence/practices that best align with the clinical needs of the patient (e.g., arranging home health, durable medical equipment, infusion therapy, and completing referrals to appropriate agencies).
Provide training and education about case management services and work in tandem with SW-Case Manager; refer high-risk patients as appropriate.
Participate in departmental coverage.
Qualifications RN licensure with clinical work experience; BSN preferred.
Strong understanding of Swanson’s nursing model.
Direct patient care experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Exceptional computer skills (including Microsoft Office).
Strong customer service skills and active listening.
Ability to advocate for patients and healthcare organization to create continuity and quality outcomes.
Preferred Education/Experience A minimum of three years of experience providing patient care as a BSN, RN.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
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