Nurse Case Manager/UKHC

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 Our University Community

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Kentucky or will be eligible to obtain this license by date of hire? If so, please select the option that best represents your education.

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or higher (MSN, DNP, etc.)

• Not licensed as Registered Nurse (N/A)

• • If you have an active nursing license, please list your state of licensure, license number and expiration date. If you do not currently have an active license, please provide your scheduled NCLEX testing date.

(Open Ended Question)

• • How many years of experience do you have making referrals to home health agencies, infusion companies, or durable medical equipment companies?

• None

• More than 0, up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years, up through 5 years

• More than 5 years

• • Describe your experience with making referrals to home health agencies, infusion companies, or durable medical equipment companies.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Briefly describe how you have used your clinical knowledge and expertise to ease patient transitions through the system.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter