Case Management RN
Kinston, North Carolina
UNC Lenoir Health Care

Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Kinston, North Carolina Specialty: Registered Nurse Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 12/7 Orientation: 24 hours

Schedule

• 5 x 8-hour day shifts, Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 (40 hours/week, no exceptions)
• No call
• Time off (RTO) allowed, except on Dec 24, 25, Dec 31, and Jan 1
• Average daily census: 70 on weekends, 20 on weekdays

Role Summary

The Case Manager provides ongoing support through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient needs. The role focuses on case management, utilization review, and discharge planning to promote quality patient management and satisfaction, continuity of care, and cost-effectiveness. The position requires a highly organized professional with strong attention to detail, adaptability to frequent change, and compliance with regulatory and departmental guidelines.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse license in North Carolina
• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Two years of health care experience as a Registered Nurse
• Case Management experience (2 years), with experience within the last year
• Experience in an Acute Care setting (recent acute hospital experience)
• Experience with Epic
• One completed travel assignment (prior travel experience required; no first-time travelers)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (required for Case Managers)
• Unit competency exam
• Skills checklist

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• ACM/CCM certification

Candidate Restrictions

• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are not accepted.
• Candidates must include RTO in their submittal to be considered for an offer.
• Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by the hiring manager.

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal check (within 90 days of start, updated annually; international searches may be required); education verification (within 90 days of start); EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days on assignment)
• Licensure verification: Primary source license verification and NURSYS verification (both within 30 days of start)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; instant drug screens are not acceptable as the primary screen
• Physical: Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT, or two-step PPD within 1 year of start, or proof of past positive test with chest X-ray within 5 years and annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations/titers: Two MMR vaccines or positive titers (measles, mumps, rubella); two varicella vaccines, positive titer, or physician-documented history; hepatitis B documentation per facility requirements; Tdap within 10 years (titers not accepted)
• Flu vaccine: Required during flu season (October 1 to February 28); deadline to be on file is November 1; medical and religious exemptions accepted with approval; declinations are not accepted
• COVID: Proof of vaccination required if vaccinated
• Onboarding: Facility modules completed during orientation; some standard onboarding forms are not required for this facility