RN Care Manager

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care and optimize resource utilization.
• Manage discharge planning and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for patients and document interventions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or diploma upon hire.
• Current Washington RN license.
• At least 2 years of acute‑care experience in medical‑surgical or inpatient settings.
• Minimum 1 year in care management or utilization review, or completion of relevant training programs.

The role requires practicing according to state Nursing Practice Acts and professional standards, with a focus on ongoing professional development.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing within 3 years of hire.
• National certification in a specialty area upon hire.