RN Case Manager
Kinston, North Carolina
UNC Lenoir Health Care

Job Opportunity: Case Manager (Registered Nurse)

Location: Kinston, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive case management including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individual patient needs.
• Focus on enhancing patient management quality, satisfaction, continuity of care, and cost-effectiveness.
• Responsibilities include case management, utilization review, and discharge planning.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, adaptable to frequent changes, and compliant with regulatory and departmental policies.
• Average daily census: 70 on weekends, 20 on weekdays.
• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (5x8 hour shifts). No call required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 4 years of case management experience, including case management experience within the last year.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience working in an acute care setting.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG screenings required and must be current.
• Education verification and primary source license verification must be completed within 90 days of start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start. Instant drug screens may be used as placeholders if standard results are pending.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (titer not accepted).
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer.
  • Varicella vaccination, positive titer, or documented history.
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series with positive titer or declination.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (medical or religious exemptions accepted with approval).
  • COVID-19 vaccination proof if vaccinated (requirement may be waived if unvaccinated).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date.
• Fit mask testing required for certain roles; can be completed onsite.
• Annual training acknowledgments for OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission required.

Additional Information

• No local candidates within a 50-mile radius will be considered.
• Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by the hiring manager.
• Must include Return to Office (RTO) information in submission to be honored at time of offer.
• Facility-specific LMS modules must be completed during orientation.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Case Manager in an acute hospital setting. The role requires strong case management skills, EPIC proficiency, and a minimum of 4 years nursing experience with prior travel assignments. The position offers a consistent day shift schedule with no call responsibilities and emphasizes regulatory compliance and thorough documentation.