Care Manager RN Outpatient

Meritus Health External•Hagerstown, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Transform Lives. Expand Your Nursing Career. Make an Impact Beyond the Bedside. Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a new way to use your clinical skills? As a Care Manager RN, you'll continue advocating for patients while helping them navigate complex healthcare needs, improve chronic conditions, and achieve better health outcomes. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy building relationships, solving complex problems, collaborating with providers, and empowering patients to take control of their health. If you're passionate about patient advocacy and ready for a rewarding career path that extends beyond traditional bedside nursing, we'd love to meet you. Why Care Management? In this role, you'll combine your clinical expertise with care coordination, coaching, education, and resource management to support high-risk and medically complex patients throughout their healthcare journey. You'll have the opportunity to: Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families Help patients successfully manage chronic and complex health conditions Partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Improve care transitions between hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, home care, and community settings Support patients in overcoming barriers to care Drive better health outcomes and improve quality of life Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills every day

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) with 10 years of acute care nursing experience; OR BSN with 5 years of acute care nursing experience
Active Registered Nurse license in Maryland or qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multi-state license
Current BLS/CPR certification
Ability to obtain active Pennsylvania and West Virginia RN licenses within 6 months of employment
Care/Case Management Certification required within 5 years of employment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Care management, case management, managed care, patient-centered medical home, or integrated care management experience
Experience working with chronic and complex patient populations

Responsibilities

Manage a panel of high-risk, high-cost, and chronic condition patients
Assess patient needs and develop individualized, patient-centered care plans
Collaborate with primary care physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care
Coach and educate patients on disease management, preventive care, medications, and self-management strategies
Connect patients with community resources and support services
Promote engagement in healthy behaviors and self-care activities
Facilitate smooth transitions across the continuum of care, including acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings
Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes
Utilize evidence-based practices to improve quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey