Care Manager - Registered Nurse - Med/Surg
About The Position
Crouse Health’s Care Coordination Services team is hiring a Care Manager to review services delivered to patients against evidence-based guidelines, helping ensure medical necessity and an appropriate level of care. The Care Manager collaborates with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to allocate hospital resources appropriately while maintaining quality of care. The role participates in utilization management, manages care across the continuum, and supports safe, timely discharge planning. The position is full-time, scheduled 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional weekend coverage—typically six weekends per year. The annual pay range is $80,000–$86,000, and a sign-on bonus is offered.
Requirements
- Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing degree program.
- Three to five years of acute hospital experience.
- For RNs licensed in or after 2017, completion of a Bachelor of Nursing degree is required within eight years of the date the license was obtained.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.
- Certification in a specialty area preferred.
- Case Management or Utilization Management experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure appropriate allocation of hospital resources while maintaining quality of care.
- Participate in utilization management using standards of care to determine the most appropriate level of care.
- Manage care across the continuum to ensure a safe and timely discharge.
- Conduct the initial assessment of the patient’s discharge plan based on the clinical course.
- Proactively interact with the healthcare team to establish the plan of care.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account (FSA).
- 401(k).
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Tuition assistance and workforce development opportunities.
- Crouse Health Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts on inpatient and outpatient services, the hospital cafeteria and pharmacy, and certain retailers.
- YMCA subsidy program.
- Clinical Nursing Pathway Program for Registered Nurses designed to foster career growth and progression.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
