Nurse Case Manager

Position Summary

Our client is seeking a Nurse Case Manager to support a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to patient care across the healthcare continuum. This role is responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, and evaluating patient care needs while serving as an advanced clinical resource for patients, families, physicians, and staff. The Nurse Case Manager plays a key role in facilitating safe, efficient, and effective care delivery.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting

• At least one (1) year of experience in Case Management, Discharge Planning, or Utilization Review

• At the discretion of our client, a Master’s degree in nursing with a concentration in case management may substitute for required experience

Licensure & Certification

• Active Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

Additional & Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of case management experience in an acute care setting

• Recent, documented acute care hospital experience

• Pediatric case management experience preferred

• Recent Emergency Department experience a plus

• Recent Utilization Review experience a plus

• One or more of the following certifications or professional affiliations strongly preferred:

  • Certified Case Manager (CCM)

  • Accredited Case Manager (ACM)

  • Membership in CCMC, ACCM, or ACMA

Knowledge

• Case management principles and nursing process standards

• Standards of care and disease processes across multiple specialty areas

• Patient care planning, assessment, and evaluation techniques

• Nurse Practice Act and third-party reimbursement regulations

• Hospital safety practices, patient rights, and infection control policies

• Emergency response procedures and age-specific patient care practices

Skills & Abilities

• Manage patients with varying conditions and acuity levels

• Analyze and interpret medical records and clinical documentation

• Apply regulatory and reimbursement guidelines effectively

• Use computers and healthcare software applications proficiently

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with diverse populations in high-stress environments

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with interdisciplinary teams

• Use equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively