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Registered Nurse - Acute Care Case Manager (RN)
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What they do
A Nurse Case Manager applies nursing expertise to coordinate a patient's medical care and provides advocacy to help them get the best and most affordable care. Develop care plans including discharge planning, coordinate delivery among providers, and teach patients and families how to follow the plan. They may also help patients navigate insurance and other healthcare bureaucracies and access related social services. May work with patients who have chronic illnesses or other complex medical needs. Works at a hospital or other healthcare facility; may follow patients throughout the span of their treatment.
$67,128 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Great healthcare doesn't happen by accident—it happens through coordination, advocacy, and planning. As an RN Case Manager, you'll be the driving force behind a patient's journey through the healthcare system, ensuring they receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place. Working closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, patients, and families, you'll help remove barriers, coordinate services, and create safe, successful transitions throughout the continuum of care. This role is ideal for nurses who love solving problems, building relationships, and thinking beyond the bedside. Every day brings opportunities to advocate for patients, navigate complex situations, and make a meaningful impact on outcomes, quality of care, and the patient experience. What makes Case Management unique is the influence you have on the entire patient journey. From admission through discharge and beyond, you'll help guide decisions, coordinate resources, and ensure patients and families feel supported every step of the way. If you're a nurse who enjoys critical thinking, collaboration, and making a difference behind the scenes and at the bedside, Case Management offers a rewarding career with purpose and impact. Requirements Active Indiana/Kentucky RN license or valid compact RN license 2 years of acute care RN experience Monday - Friday, Day shift, weekend rotation