Care Manager RN Part Time

Community Health Systems • Oro Valley, AZ

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About The Position

The Care Manager - RN coordinates and oversees discharge planning, transitions of care, and case management activities to support optimal patient outcomes. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, reviews medical records for appropriateness and medical necessity, and helps maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. This is a part-time, day-shift position at Oro Valley Hospital, scheduled for 20 hours per week on varying weekdays and some weekends, supporting inpatient departments.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• 2–4 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, home health, or nursing home setting.
• State RN licensure in the state of employment or Compact State licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Strong understanding of case management principles, discharge planning, and transitions of care.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and Joint Commission standards related to case management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to assess complex situations, identify solutions, and implement care plans efficiently.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and documentation systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Acute hospital experience and prior case management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• 2–4 years of care management experience.
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) certification.
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) certification.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records daily to assess the appropriateness of admissions, continued hospital stays, and diagnostic service utilization.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, identify avoidable days, and resolve care-transition issues.
• Develop and implement discharge plans, coordinating post-hospital placement and social services.
• Refer cases to physicians or managers when patients do not meet established criteria.
• Serve as a liaison with community agencies and facilitate transitions for discharged patients.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary meetings to address patient needs, resolve challenges, and support collaborative care planning.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of case management activities, referrals, patient interactions, and required reporting.
• Assist patients, families, and physicians with discharge planning and post-hospital care options.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Student loan repayment, including up to $20,000 for benefit-eligible RNs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational support.
• Licensure and certification reimbursement.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Accident insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Life and long-term care insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Reward and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree