Registered Nurse, Case Management

Schedule:

Mon-Friday 8-4:30 pm. Every fourth weekend.

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Case Management team supports patients across a variety of acute care settings, partnering closely with nursing, providers, social work, and other multidisciplinary team members to help ensure safe, effective care coordination. The environment is collaborative, supportive, and focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a professional and compassionate setting. Nurses are backed by strong leadership, approachable support, and a team dynamic that values communication, teamwork, and making a difference together.

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity, optimal outcomes, satisfaction, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Consults regularly with nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and appropriateness of care, including admission, length of stay, transfers, and discharge.
• Leads and coordinates discharge planning, including transfers to other facilities, referrals to community resources, and discharge education.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction; responds to questions and concerns from patients, families, and payors.
• Performs chart reviews to identify and address issues related to service delivery, outcomes, compliance, cost, and reimbursement.
• Communicates effectively with providers, payors, and ancillary services to remove barriers and ensure timely care progression.
• Accurately documents case management activities, plans, and outcomes.
• Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Supports department operations by working alternate shifts/units as needed; may be assigned on‑call.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - plus tailored options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:
  Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, disability coverage, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:
  Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Well‑being:
  Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Professional Development:
  Ongoing learning and advancement opportunities.

Applicants should have a current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi‑state (compact) license).

Associate's Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

2+ years of Case Management experience in an Inpatient/Acute Care setting required.

• Strong critical thinking and decisive judgment
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Proficiency with multiple clinical software systems

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients across Rutherford County and…