Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Case Manager

Your clinical expertise has the power to shape more than individual moments of care. In this role, you influence the full trajectory of a patient's experience, ensuring safe transitions, coordinated care, and optimal outcomes at every stage of hospitalization.

As an RN Inpatient Case Manager at UVA Health, you will combine your bedside knowledge with care coordination expertise to guide patients through complex healthcare journeys. This role offers a highly collaborative environment where your clinical judgment directly impacts discharge planning, patient flow, and the overall quality of care.

The Role:

As an Inpatient RN Case Manager, you serve as a key connector across the care team, ensuring that each patient's clinical needs align with a safe and effective discharge plan. Your work requires strong clinical insight, communication, and the ability to navigate complex systems and priorities.

In this role, you will:

• Complete initial assessments on all newly admitted patients, identifying clinical needs and potential discharge barriers

• Participate actively in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing to real-time care planning and decision-making

• Coordinate post-acute care referrals, including rehabilitation, home health, and community-based services

• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing teams, and ancillary staff to align treatment plans with discharge strategies

• Document care coordination efforts accurately within EPIC to support continuity and compliance

This is a dynamic, fast-paced role where you will manage multiple patients across varying levels of acuity. Your ability to anticipate needs, prioritize effectively, and communicate across disciplines is critical to success.

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:00/8:30 AM - 4:00/4:30 PM
• Every 4th weekend rotation, with days off provided before and after the weekend

Why UVA Health:

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic medical center where innovation, teamwork, and patient-centered care drive everything we do. Case Management is a vital part of this mission, playing a central role in ensuring patients receive coordinated, high-quality care throughout their hospitalization and beyond.

In this role, you will experience:

• A strong, supportive leadership team committed to your growth, development, and success

• The opportunity to work across a broad hospital continuum, including Emergency, ICU, and Pediatric populations

• A highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment where your input directly shapes care delivery

• Professional growth opportunities including:

  • ACM-RN certification support

  • Preceptor and mentorship roles

  • Conference participation and development as a subject matter expert

• A welcoming environment for experienced bedside nurses transitioning into case management, with training provided

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville:

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life, combining the charm of a close-knit community with the energy of a vibrant university town. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area provides easy access to outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and scenic drives, along with a thriving food and wine scene. Residents enjoy a balance that is hard to find in healthcare-engaging work in a leading academic setting paired with a lifestyle rich in culture, nature, and community connection.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of accredited nursing program. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree required within 5 years of hire or transfer into Case Management role.

Experience: 2 years of relevant experience required

Licensure: Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently walking, bending/stooping. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 20-50 lbs. May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and infectious disease.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

• Certification and education support

• Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as "High Performing" in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children's is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.