Nurse Case Manager
Listed compensation
$25-$32/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
Ask the employer about call expectations and time off.
Job Description
- Level: Experienced
- Job Location: HealthWorks Medical LLC - Paducah, KY
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $25.00 - $32.00Hourly
- 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 large caseload. They also collaborate with medical directors and perform telehealth triage for workplace injuries or illnesses.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Kentucky RN or LPN license and possess a BLS certification. An associate degree or equivalent experience is required, with a preference for three years of nursing experience.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Case Management — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 37 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 19% are remote, 65% have no call, 73% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nurse case manager | ranked against 2,789 Nurse Case Manager listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $52k–$67k | Nurse Case Manager median $104k (middle half $92k–$120k)244 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Kentucky index 90.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Case Management listings in Kentucky | 22 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nurse case manager listings in Kentucky | 72 active | 5,669 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 19% remote · 65% no call · 73% no weekends37 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US registered nurse listings (all specialties): 9% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Case Management RN listings | 1,145 in the last 30 days | 931 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
- No nights
- On-site
About HealthWorks Medical
Benefits & Perks
Living in Paducah
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $226k
- Typical market rent
- $1,168/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.