Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager role is onsite in Newark, OH. Compensation is not specified. The position supports case management at Licking Memorial Hospital, which provides hospital and healthcare services. The case manager coordinates individualized, outcome-oriented care for acutely ill and high-risk patients, advocating for patients while supporting appropriate use of services and resources. The role works with patients, caregivers, providers, and managed care organizations to support care transitions and expected outcomes.

What you'll do

• Determine appropriate level of care on admission using approved medical-necessity criteria
• assess patients and caregivers
• develop individualized plans of care and anticipated outcomes
• determine continued-stay status
• participate in multidisciplinary rounds and patient education
• track potentially avoidable hospital days
• provide clinical information to external providers and managed care organizations
• assist with discharge planning and appeals and denials management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn case manager

licking memorial hospital

newark oh

full-time

case management

patient advocacy

discharge planning

utilization review

acute care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires Ohio nursing licensure and two years of acute-care clinical experience; critical care or emergency department experience is highly desired.

About the employer

Licking Memorial Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.