Registered Nurse RN - Inpatient Case Manager

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse Work Shift/Schedule: 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon About the Role As an RN Case Manager , you'll support patients and families throughout the hospital stay and into the next phase of care. This is a highly autonomous role for a seasoned acute care Case Manager who thrives on collaboration, critical thinking, and advocacy across the full continuum of care. You'll partner closely with physicians, nurses, utilization review, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure care is coordinated, efficient, and centered on patient needs – because a 5-star hospital deserves 5-star Case Managers . Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Weekend rotation as required) What You'll Do Independently assess patient and family needs and develop a comprehensive, coordinated plan of care Support safe, timely, and smooth transitions of care by connecting patients with the appropriate next level of care and community resources Actively participate in interdisciplinary rounds and proactively remove barriers to patient progress and discharge Manage length of stay by ensuring the right services are delivered at the right time Partner with community providers to coordinate post-acute and post-hospital services Support regulatory standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and patient safety initiatives Provide cross-coverage across RN Case Management service lines as needed Serve as a collaborative team player while functioning confidently and autonomously Who You Are You are a progressive thinker and experienced RN Case Manager who: Brings strong acute care and discharge planning expertise Is vulnerable and receptive to feedback , using it as a tool for growth Approaches challenges with flexibility, professionalism, and innovation Lives core values of patient advocacy, accountability, and collaboration Takes pride in delivering 5-star case management in a 5-star hospital Minimum Qualifications Active Georgia RN License Associate Degree in Nursing (from an accredited program) 3-5 years of direct patient care and/or case management experience Demonstrated experience with financial management and discharge planning Preferred Qualifications CCM or ACM certification Bachelor's Degree (BSN or related field) Previous acute care case management experience in a complex healthcare environment Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. #J-18808-Ljbffr yourcommission