Job Title: RN Care Manager

Department: Case Management

Location: Stamford, Connecticut (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager to join our Case Management team, specializing in the coordination of care for high-risk patients. The RN Care Manager plays a critical role in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. This position ensures that patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs receive high-quality, cost-effective care with seamless transitions across the continuum. The ideal candidate is a strong clinical decision-maker, a patient advocate, and a proactive problem solver with experience in both acute and post-acute care settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a primary RN Care Manager for high-risk patients, focusing on complex length of stay issues, readmissions, and frequent ED utilizers.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to identify medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs.
• Collaborate with social workers, physicians, and the care team to develop individualized care plans that promote optimal health outcomes and safe transitions of care.
• Regularly review and revise plans of care to align with patient progress and goals.
• Ensure compliance with utilization guidelines, payer requirements, and federal/state regulations in all care transitions.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with patients, families, providers, and external partners to support a smooth care experience.
• Advocate for patient access to care by identifying and addressing barriers within the healthcare system and the community.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of health insurance, community resources, and case management best practices.
• Educate patients, families, and hospital staff on care plans, services, and resource options.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community resources and referral sources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Active RN license in the state of Connecticut required.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience with high-risk patient populations, home care, long-term care, or case management preferred.
• Case Management Certification (CCM or ACM) strongly preferred.
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of insurance regulations, discharge planning, and care coordination across settings.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior case management or utilization review experience.
• Ability to manage diverse and complex patient populations across the care continuum.
• Familiarity with EMR systems and strong computer skills.

Work Environment:

Work is performed in both patient care units and an office setting. The role involves periods of sitting, computer work, and phone communication. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.