Nurse Care Manager
About the role
Navigates and coordinates the care of patients across the continuum of care. Monitors and manages resources to transition patients to the appropriate level of care in a cost‑effective fashion while ensuring quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. Assesses, plans, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the patients’ plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team. Monitors the patient care process and collects data to evaluate and improve care and collaborates with physicians and other health care workers to provide comprehensive care including health risk appraisal, health promotion and clinical outcome studies. Acts as an educator for payers, providers and the public and serves as the information source regarding state and national health care trends; initiatives that enhance the provision of care and ensure efficient resource utilization.
- Navigate and coordinate patient care across the continuum
- Monitor and manage resources for cost‑effective transitions
- Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor and evaluate patient plans of care
- Monitor patient care processes and collect data for improvement
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare workers
- Provide comprehensive care including health risk appraisal, health promotion and clinical outcome studies
- Educate payers, providers and the public on state and national health care trends
- Serve as an information source to ensure efficient resource utilization
Work Locations
UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY; UHS Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Multiple openings exist at different sites or the successful candidate may be required to float across multiple UHS facilities; expectations will be clarified by the recruiter and hiring manager during the interview process.
Primary Work Shift
Day
Pay
$40.70 - $61.05 per hour, depending on experience
Education/Experience
- Minimum Required: Associate’s in Applied Science in Nursing
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an acute/tertiary facility
- Preferred: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
- Preferred: Five (5) years of experience in an acute/tertiary facility
License/Certification
- Minimum Required: NYS Registered Nurse
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week; flexible plan options and coverage tiers
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection
- PTO accrues from day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling and virtual mental health support
- Food pantry, PTO donation program, professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, internal mobility
- Compensation reviewed regularly for market competitiveness and internal equity
- Located in New York’s Southern Tier: four‑season recreation, affordable living, top‑rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, close‑knit community, within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities
About United Health Services
United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not‑for‑profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long‑term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two‑thirds of the region’s population, generates $1.3 billion annually in total economic impact, and employs more than 6,300 staff and providers. Guided by the values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation, UHS’s mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the communities it serves.