Case Management, Communication Skills, Community and Social Services, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Driver's License, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Healthcare, Insurance, Medical Office Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Care, Patient Education, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Social Work, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement, Utilization Management, Vehicle Driving
RN Case Manager
Marshalltown Hospital
Shift: Part-Time | 28 Hours per Week | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Includes occasional weekend coverage and approximately 1–2 holidays per year.
As an RN Case Manager, you will play an integral role in coordinating high-quality, cost-effective patient care across the continuum of care. You’ll collaborate closely with providers, nursing staff, social services, patients, and families to support safe discharge planning, appropriate utilization of resources, and positive patient outcomes.
This role focuses on care coordination, utilization review, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care while helping reduce avoidable admissions and barriers to discharge. Through evidence-based practices and a patient-centered approach, you’ll help guide patients and families throughout their healthcare journey.
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate individualized plans of care and discharge planning for assigned patients
- Collaborate with providers, nursing staff, social services, patients, and families to support safe, efficient transitions of care
- Facilitate communication regarding care plans, discharge needs, expected length of stay, and patient progress
- Assess post-discharge needs and coordinate appropriate referrals, services, and insurance authorizations
- Perform utilization management and level-of-care reviews to support medical necessity and regulatory compliance
- Utilize evidence-based practices and care coordination strategies to promote positive patient outcomes
- Provide patient and family education, support, and guidance throughout the care journey
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record
- Partner with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care
- Support efficient care progression while helping reduce avoidable admissions and barriers to discharge
Qualifications:
Education:
- Completion of an accredited nursing program
- Baccalaureate degree in nursing preferred
Experience:
- Two years of registered nurse experience.
- Three years’ experience in a clinical setting preferred with recognized knowledge and expertise in caring for specific patient populations.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current Iowa nursing licensure.
- Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons, preferred