RN - Care Manager

Role Overview

The Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager provides comprehensive, patient-centered care management services for at-risk patients in an acute care setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment and care planning, care coordination, resource utilization review, discharge planning, documentation, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy. The goal is to ensure appropriate healthcare resource use across the continuum, delivering the right care at the right time and setting.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment and care planning
• Care coordination
• Resource utilization review
• Discharge planning
• Documentation
• Regulatory compliance
• Patient advocacy

Qualifications And Skills

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or diploma upon hire
• Washington Registered Nurse License
• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in a Medical-Surgical or Inpatient setting
• At least 1 year in care management or utilization review, or successful completion of relevant programs
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher within 3 years, and national certification in specialty area

Key Attributes

• Strong assessment, care coordination, and documentation skills
• Ability to advocate for patients and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to patient-centered care