Case Management Nursing
Learn More about the Career Path for a Case Management Nurse
A case management nurse is an administrator who coordinates health care services for patients. Case management nursing involves evaluating a medical condition, developing and implementing a treatment plan, coordinating various medical resources, and communicating with the patient. An important function of the case management nurse’s job is to minimize the duplication of services.
Preparation Path
- Get your BSN
- Pass the NCLEX and become an RN
- Earn case management nurse certification
- Take 30 hours of continuing education in case management nursing
Annual Salary Range
$58,347 – 75,224
Typical Tasks
- Consulting with physicians to determine treatment plans
- Determining insurance eligibility for patients
- Requesting patient referrals and authorizations for medical procedures
- Monitoring patient progress
- Coordinating resources needed for discharge and ongoing care
Employment Settings
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Private and government health care facilities
- Long-term care facilities
Certification
RN, Case Management Nurse certification
Education Requirements
BSN
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