Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) - Clinton, Mississippi

Advance your nursing expertise in a dynamic, high-acuity environment providing acute inpatient case management and discharge planning services. This contract opportunity offers an engaging role within a multidisciplinary team in a large, fast-paced Level 1 trauma and academic medical center, where no two days are the same.

Schedule/Hours

• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• No weekend shifts
• Holiday coverage as needed, rotated among staff

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active RN license and compliance with all facility requirements, including completion of background and fingerprinting (remote or in-person options available)
• Minimum 2 years’ recent acute inpatient medical case management experience, with at least 1 year (within the past 3 years) in a major busy hospital emergency department (500+ beds, Level 1/academic medical center)
• Documented acute care discharge planning (within last 2 years) across diverse medical diagnoses
• Previous travel experience in a Level 1 facility within the past 3 years
• Proficient in EPIC electronic health records
• Strong clinical assessment, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Experience must specifically center on acute inpatient settings; telephonic, utilization review, insurance, rehab, LTC, or hospice-only backgrounds do not meet requirements
• Flu vaccination mandatory (only documented medical exemptions considered)

Core Responsibilities

• Manage care coordination and discharge planning for 15–20 patients daily across all inpatient units
• Collaborate closely with an extensive Social Work team and consult with Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy as needed for complex placements
• Ensure efficient transitions of care for a medically diverse patient population, including those with limited financial resources
• Adapt rapidly to minimal training and maintain team collaboration—never working alone
• Uphold facility protocols and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes

Additional Details

• Flexible scrub color or business professional dress code
• Two-week comprehensive orientation provided

Take on a challenging role where your acute inpatient expertise drives patient care transitions in Mississippi’s premier trauma facility. Submit your profile today, ensuring your trauma level, bed size, and specific duties are detailed for the past 3 years. Qualified candidates will be interviewed via Webex—please provide your upcoming 72-hour availability for an on-screen meeting. Elevate your impact—apply now!

$2,105 - $2,227/Week Estimated weekly earnings represent hourly wages, based on 40 hours per week, and expense reimbursement for eligible candidates. The actual amount may vary based on hours worked, eligibility for reimbursements, and seasonal adjustments.

Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.