Care Manager (RN)

Job Title: Care Manager (RN)
Location: Palmetto, FL, US, 34221
Duration: FTE

Job Description:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will coordinate care for high-risk patients, ensure seamless transitions across healthcare settings, and collaborate closely with providers and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and overall quality of care.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, highly organized, patient-focused, and comfortable working both onsite and telephonically in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage care for high-risk patient populations across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Facilitate smooth transitions of care between hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and community resources.
• Collaborate with physicians, care teams, and healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Support discharge planning, follow-up appointments, and continuity of care.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, disease management, and self-care strategies.
• Conduct telephonic patient outreach, triage, and motivational interviewing.
• Monitor resource utilization and ensure appropriate levels of care.
• Identify gaps in care and implement interventions to improve outcomes.
• Document care coordination activities accurately within EHR and care management systems.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
• Travel locally or provide remote coverage as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification (AHA or Red Cross) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Prior experience in acute clinical care or a related healthcare setting.
• Experience in care management, utilization review, case management, or discharge planning.
• Strong understanding of HIPAA regulations and patient privacy standards.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an acute care hospital environment.
• Previous HMO or managed care experience.
• Experience with Transitions of Care programs.
• Experience supporting high-risk or complex patient populations.