Job Information
University of Kentucky Nurse Case Manager on-call/UHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Nurse Case Manager on-call/UHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | DU12978 |
| Department Name | H4019: Continuum of Care |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary Range | $26.00-45.70/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | On Call |
| Required Education | BSN |
| Required Related Experience | 3 years |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Registered Nurse |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Also involves some exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, blood-borne/airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people. |
| Shift | Must be able to work at least 36 hours per month from varying shifts including days/evenings/nights and can include some weekend and or holiday requirements. |
| Job Summary | The RN Case Manager is responsible for the clinical aspect of care transition/discharge planning. This includes rapport building/communication with multidisciplinary teams, patients, families and significant others. Discharge planning should begin day of admission and include needed resources/communication for a smooth transition from one setting to the next. Discharge planning should be thorough to prevent 30-day readmissions and should assure high levels of patient/family satisfaction. The RN Case Manager holds responsibilities to the patient/family and multidisciplinary teams to communicate completely and concisely in a timely manner to assure all members are fully aware of next steps regarding care transition. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/09/2025 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- How many years of experience do you have making referrals to home health agencies, infusion companies, or durable medical equipment companies?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
- New Graduate
- Diploma
- ADN
- BSN
- MSN
- PhD or DNP
- Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
- Yes
- No
- Please indicate your current licensure status.
- None
- Current KY RN License
- Current compact state RN licensure
- Current non-compact state RN licensure
- New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
- Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
- Where did you first see this position advertised?
- UK Jobs Website
- Employee Referral
- Print Advertisement
- On-line Advertisement
- Military Connection Advertisement
- Job Fair
- "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
- HospitalCareers.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
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