RN Case Manager, Full-Time
About The Position
Position Highlights: Job Type: Full-Time Location: Community Hospital/Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine/Spine & Pain Schedule: Full-Time Application Deadline: Open until March 6, 2026 Responsibilities: Coordinates the continuity of patient care with assigned patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits. Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions. Provide triage to joint and spine patients, following nursing guidelines, protocols, and physician direction. Ensures Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Grand Valley Spine meet the standards of The Joint Commission (TJC). Directs preparations and ongoing monitoring of accreditation standards. Maintains and monitors quality matrix and files in compliance with TJC. Incorporate factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning and delivering patient care in regard to resource utilization. Maintains data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits, and programmatic evaluation related to the Center of Excellence for Orthopedic and Spine patients as directed by The Joint Commission. Evaluates clinical care, utilization of resources, and development of new clinical tools, forms and procedures related to The Center of Excellence. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in nursing At least three (3) years of related experience in case management and/or utilization management, or similar experience required. Experience in orthopedics or spine preferred. Certification in Case Management preferred or willing to obtain within three (3) years of employment Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado . Compensation: $39.00 - $44.85 per hour, depending on education and experience. Bonus: $5,000 Discretionary bonuses, relocation expenses, merit increase, market adjustments, recognition bonuses, and other forms of discretionary compensation may be available. Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance Life Insurance Free Parking Paid time off Education assistance 403(b) with employer matching Wellness Program Additional benefits based on employment status Additional Information: Relocation: Must relocate to Grand Junction, CO 81505 before starting work. Work Location: In-person/onsite Be Extraordinary. Join Us Today! Community Hospital recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, Community Hospital is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual’s race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. Community Hospital does not discriminate against any “qualified applicant with a disability” as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- At least three (3) years of related experience in case management and/or utilization management, or similar experience required.
- Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Colorado
Nice To Haves
- Experience in orthopedics or spine preferred.
- Certification in Case Management preferred or willing to obtain within three (3) years of employment
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the continuity of patient care with assigned patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.
- Supports patient self-management of disease and behavior modification interventions.
- Provide triage to joint and spine patients, following nursing guidelines, protocols, and physician direction.
- Ensures Western Orthopedics & Sports Medicine and Grand Valley Spine meet the standards of The Joint Commission (TJC).
- Directs preparations and ongoing monitoring of accreditation standards.
- Maintains and monitors quality matrix and files in compliance with TJC.
- Incorporate factors related to safety, effectiveness, cost, and impact on practice in planning and delivering patient care in regard to resource utilization.
- Maintains data collection, health outcomes reporting, clinical audits, and programmatic evaluation related to the Center of Excellence for Orthopedic and Spine patients as directed by The Joint Commission.
- Evaluates clinical care, utilization of resources, and development of new clinical tools, forms and procedures related to The Center of Excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- Free Parking
- Paid time off
- Education assistance
- 403(b) with employer matching
- Wellness Program
- Additional benefits based on employment status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
