Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department Case Manager

Make an impact at the front door of healthcare. Bring your clinical judgment beyond the bedside and help patients navigate pivotal transitions in care while supporting safety, access, and efficient patient flow.

As an Emergency Department RN Case Manager at UVA Health, you will combine your acute care expertise with real-time assessment, discharge planning, and care coordination. Working alongside emergency physicians, nurses, social workers, rehabilitation providers, and community partners, you will help patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.

The Role

This is a highly collaborative nursing role for an experienced clinician who excels at pattern recognition, critical thinking, and navigating complex care needs. You will assess patients early in their Emergency Department journey, identify clinical and social barriers, and develop safe, practical plans that support continuity of care across settings.

Your average day will include:

• Conducting timely patient assessments and identifying care coordination needs early in the care journey

• Applying independent clinical judgment to complex medical, surgical, trauma, critical care, and specialty populations

• Coordinating safe dispositions with physicians, nurses, social workers, inpatient teams, rehabilitation providers, post-acute facilities, home health agencies, and community resources

• Removing barriers to discharge while advocating for patients and families during critical moments

• Participating in interdisciplinary collaboration and real-time care planning

• Using Epic and evidence-based case management practices to support continuity, quality, and safety

• Helping optimize patient flow without losing sight of each patient's individual needs and circumstances

The Emergency Department offers variety, complexity, and continuous learning. No two days are the same, and your expertise will directly influence discharge planning, healthcare access, patient experience, and system-wide care delivery.

This opportunity also offers a primarily weekday schedule with more predictable hours than many traditional bedside roles. A weekend rotation is included, with scheduled time off surrounding worked weekends.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers the clinical depth of an integrated academic health system and the collaborative culture of a Magnet-recognized nursing organization. Within the Emergency Department, you will join an interdisciplinary team shaping the future of emergency care in a modern 70-bed environment designed to improve patient and clinical workflows.

RN Case Managers are valued as essential partners in clinical decision-making, patient flow management, and discharge planning. You will have the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while developing a broad perspective across the entire continuum of care.

• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth and career development

• Comprehensive onboarding and training for nurses transitioning into case management

• Support for ACM-RN certification, continuing education, and conference attendance

• Mentorship and preceptor opportunities

• Pathways to grow as a subject matter expert or advance into leadership

• Exposure to diverse patient populations and multiple care settings

• Collaboration with practitioners, faculty, students, and healthcare professionals in an academic environment grounded in innovation and evidence-based practice

Experienced ED, ICU, Med/Surg, trauma, and acute care nurses will find an opportunity to translate bedside expertise into broader clinical impact while building a long-term career in case management.

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville blends the energy of a university community with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Appalachian Trail, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Healthcare professionals and their families can enjoy a thriving independent food scene, arts and live music, local wineries, rich history, and a range of city, neighborhood, and rural living options. It is a place where you can build a meaningful career in academic healthcare while creating space for outdoor recreation, community, culture, and life beyond work.

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.