Clinical Case Manager / RN

Lovelace Health System • Albuquerque, NM

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Join the team as a variable-shift, PRN Rehabilitation Acute Care Registered Nurse Case Manager in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital provides rehabilitation services for patients recovering from healthcare conditions and is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

The Clinical Case Manager assesses the social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, and financial situations of patients and their families. The role advocates for patients and families, promotes their rights and dignity, and strives to involve them in care as appropriate. The Clinical Case Manager facilitates acute, rehabilitative, and long-term discharge processes to support an optimal age-specific continuum of care.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Social Work, an associate degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing.
• For the Registered Nurse role: a valid New Mexico nursing license or New Mexico compact license within 90 days of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. For Registered Nurses, BLS must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.
• The hiring department may also require ACLS and/or PALS.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials.
• For the Social Worker role, a current license from the New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners.
• A master’s degree in Social Work or a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Two years of medical social worker or RN Case Manager experience.
• CCM or ACM certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ and families’ social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental, and financial situations.
• Advocate for patients and families, promote their rights and dignity, and involve them in care as appropriate.
• Facilitate acute, rehabilitative, and long-term discharge processes to provide an optimal age-specific continuum of care.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities and resources supporting wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• A supportive, inclusive culture focused on employee well-being.
• Advanced technology to support the team and enhance patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree