RN Case Manager (2026-0483

Job Title:

RN Case Manager

Req:

Location:

VMC Main Campus

Department:
Case Management

Shift: Days

Type:
Full Time

FTE: 1

Hours:

City State:
Renton, WA

Category: SEIU-CM

Salary Range:
Min $49.38 - Max $89.19/hrly DOE

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE:

RN Case Manager

JOB OVERVIEW:
The RN Case Manager facilitates discharge coordination, effective patient throughput in the inpatient setting, and continuity of care for specified populations in the acute care setting. This includes collaboration with patients, surrogates, families, physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team to address patient needs through effective coordination of services. The RN Case Manager evaluates clinical requirements, synthesizing patient goals of care, treatment preferences, and available resources in the development of a discharge plan that accounts for continuum of care needs and is commensurate with the patient's right to self-determination.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT:
Case Management

HOURS OF WORK:
Typically, day shift Monday - Friday with weekend and holiday rotation.

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Manager, Case Management

Current license as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

Minimum five years recent clinical experience as an RN working in an acute care setting required; 3 years of experience as a case manager preferred.

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Certification in Case Management preferred.

Ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to type fluently and quickly; write legibly, spell correctly, and use accepted grammar.

Ability to assess the clinical requirements of care in the medical setting; and to create, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of care plans which address identified needs.

Ability to meet and demonstrate VMC's mission, vision, and values, and abide by the VMC Caregiver Commitment.

Effective communication skills, including group facilitation and conflict management skills.

Ability to work in a collaborative team setting with peers.

Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with the multidisciplinary team of care providers, to coordinate care for patients and families.

Demonstrates sensitivity and compassion in the coordination of care requirements for all patients and families from a variety of ethnic, cultural, social, and economic backgrounds and with varied medical and developmental needs.

Knowledge of community resources and how to access them effectively and efficiently.

Knowledge of the healthcare financial environment, reimbursement methodologies, and length of stay management.

Ability to work independently without close supervision; while managing multiple demands, prioritizing and producing accurate work, while, meeting outcome expectations and deadlines.

Ability to function in multiple and varied settings throughout the facility.

Neat and well-groomed appearance consistent with VMC dress code policy.

Experienced navigator of basic electronic applications including Outlook, Office, and calendar management.

Experienced in use of electronic health record (EHR).

See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.

• Generic
  
  Job Functions:
  
  See Generic Job Description for Clinical Partner.
• Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

Collaborate with partners on the care team including social work and discharge coordinators by facilitating timely medical case reviews, addressing priority of patient care needs based on case load, and allocating distribution of patient case load based on medical complexity of care.

Assess, plan, and facilitate discharges and transitions of care for the medically complex patient population including the following:

Review past and present medical records to determine history, admitting diagnosis or procedure, and plan…