Job Description Summary: The RN: Case Manager promotes optimal health care outcomes in accordance with the policies, procedures, applicable laws and contracts, philosophy, mission, vision and values of UofL Health; assumes responsibility and accountability for the appropriate utilization of facilities and services; serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and ancillary staff; conducts initial admission assessments; identifies patients who do not meet criteria and takes action to ensure patients receive the most appropriate level of care; actively participates in daily rapid rounds to coordinate care in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and provide and facilitate optimal health care/discharge planning; utilizes the nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) and management process (plan, organize, direct and control) to provide a framework for decision-making; maintains confidentiality of information; actively supports organizational goals and objectives by providing needed information to divisions and departments. Job Description: Essential Functions: Under the direction of the Manager or Director of Care Coordination or CNO, the RN Case Manager performs activities which support the Care Coordination Department including: Promotes optimal management of clinical resources by conducting timely initial admission assessments based on clinical indicators and anticipated service needs for appropriate level of hospital care; Validates patient demographics and payor source.