RN Care Manager

Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics • Salem, OR

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN Care Manager at Salem Hospital coordinates patient care from admission through discharge. The role begins with early assessment to identify high-risk needs, guide utilization, and initiate discharge planning. The Care Manager collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to manage care plans, address barriers, and ensure smooth transitions to appropriate post-acute services while preventing readmissions.

The position also oversees resource utilization, educates patients and staff, and leads care coordination efforts to promote safe, efficient, patient-centered outcomes. It is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position at Salem Hospital in Salem, Oregon, with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Days are aligned with business needs, with occasional weekends.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN), with one of the following: five years of acute care RN experience or care manager experience; or an agreement to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) within two years of hire.
• A BSN, BAN, MSN, or non-nursing bachelor's degree with an MSN may be accepted in lieu of an ADN.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current, unencumbered licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon.
• One year of experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Care management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments within 24 hours to identify high-risk cases, utilization needs, and discharge planning priorities, including appropriate referrals to Social Work.
• Lead care coordination and discharge planning for assigned patients, ensuring safe, efficient transitions across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Use clinical judgment to manage complex and high-risk cases, proactively addressing barriers, reducing readmissions, and improving care outcomes.
• Oversee resource utilization and patient status, such as inpatient versus observation, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and payer guidelines.
• Facilitate appropriate post-acute care placement and services, aligning patient needs, preferences, and available resources.
• Participate in care coordination rounds, quality improvement efforts, and staff education to enhance care management practices.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package addressing mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Clear career pathways.

What This Job Offers

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