Case Management - Registered Nurse; RN

Case Management - Registered Nurse (RN) FEATURED

Watauga Medical Center
· Care Coordination

Clinical Nursing

As an RN (Registered Nurse) - Case Management
at UNC Health Appalachian, you’ll play an essential role in coordinating patient care, promoting patient safety, and ensuring the appropriate use of healthcare resources. You’ll review admissions and continued stays, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and help patients and families navigate their care with compassion and respect.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.

Compensation:Starting at $34.00/hour or more
, based on education, experience, certification, and internal equity

Schedule:Full-time, non-exempt position; may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Benefits:Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA option; supplemental insurance options; 403(b) retirement plan with employer match; paid time off; tuition reimbursement/certification bonuses; paid parental leave; wellness incentives; may be eligible for childcare assistance;and employee discounts

Benefits Eligibility:Benefits begin the first of the month following 60 days of employment from the new hire orientation date

Coordinate patient care by reviewing admissions and continued stays for clinical appropriateness

Assess effective resource utilization while promoting quality, safety, and positive patient outcomes

Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care

Monitor patient outcomes and help identify and resolve barriers to effective care

Promote ethical decision-making and maintain a patient-centered approach to care

Support problem aversion and contribute to a top-decile patient experience, quality, and safety

Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and families throughout the care process

Support coworkers, patients, and visitors by providing assistance within the scope of practice

Promote the mission, vision, and values of UNC Health Appalachian

Maintain professional nursing standards and comply with hospital policies and regulatory requirements

Graduate of a nursing program - ADN required; BSN preferred

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of North Carolina

Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience preferred

Previous Utilization Review or Quality Management experience preferred

Certification from the American Case Management Association preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team members

Demonstrated ability to provide safe, effective, and patient-centered care

Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to compassionate patient care

Knowledge of the continuum of nursing care within the patient care department

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines

Commitment to ethical nursing practice, patient safety, and organizational values

Ability to lift, position, push, pull, and/or transfer up to and greater than 50 pounds

Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking

Frequent bending, squatting, twisting, and turning

Ability to perform repetitive motions and mobility-related tasks

Near visual acuity, including the ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and other risks associated with patient care

Frequent exposure to hazardous materials, equipment, and clinical environments

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