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Healthworks Medical
Paducah, Kentucky

Nurse Case Manager

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25-$32/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Job Description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: HealthWorks Medical LLC - Paducah, KY 42001, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $25.00 - $32.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Description HealthWorks Medical, LLC is looking for a self-motivated and team-oriented Nurse to join our HealthWorks Marine Medical Management team.

Hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 am until 5:00 pm (with telework options after training period). Some early morning hours and some late afternoon short-notice overtime is also a possibility. Job Description Report: Acts as patient advocate in delivery and coordination of patient care.

Able to manage a large number of patient’s cases with high energy and organization Collaborates with other health care providers and Medical Director regarding patient needs.

Review and assess medical records to determine employee’s ability to perform job duties Respond to workplace injury or illness by triaging initial telehealth call and providing follow up care.

Qualifications

Required Skills: Ability to work independently and make decisions Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff and partnering companies Ability to organize, perform and prioritize multiple functions and tasks Ability to organize, attend and participate in staff development, training, and wellness programs Strong technical skills and the ability to adapt to new healthcare technology systems.

Minimum Education- Associates Degree or; one or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses [Kentucky, United States] RN or LPN Registered Nurse with a current KY license or valid compact state license OR LPN with a current KY license or valid compact state license BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

Work Location: One location Work Remotely Telework option available after orientation period Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Profit Sharing Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Physical setting: Office Schedule: 8-hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Education: Associates or Bachelors Experience: RN or LPN: 3 years (Preferred) License/Certification: Kentucky RN or LPN license (Required) Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Case Manager acts as a patient advocate by coordinating care and managing a caseload of patients. They also collaborate with healthcare providers and assess medical records to determine an employee's ability to perform job duties.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Kentucky RN or LPN license and a valid BLS certification. An associate degree or equivalent experience is required, with a preference for three years of relevant nursing experience.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementPatient advocacyTriageMedical record assessmentCommunicationDecision makingRN licenseCollaboration

Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 38 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 63% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Case Manager at Healthworks Medical a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Case Manager — ranked against 2,789 active Nurse Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 17 employers

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<$90k
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$90k-105k
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$105k-120k
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$120k-135k
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$144k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
CME allowance
8%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Paducah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$228k
Typical market rent
$1,153/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
86.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Paducah, KY-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Healthworks Medical

Medical Practices
Paducah, Kentucky
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
401(k) matching
Profit Sharing
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off