Care Manager (RN) - Discharge Planning

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Nursing - Case Manager I to support patient care and improve clinical outcomes. This full-time position involves coordinating care, managing patient caseloads, and ensuring effective communication within the interdisciplinary team. Eligible candidates can receive a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 based on experience. Join a supportive community dedicated to exceptional care.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Policies

Student Loan Assistance

Training

Well-being Resources

Qualifications

• 1-3 years clinical experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Valid RN license in Maine; professional case management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating collaborative patient care management across the continuum.
• Coordinating utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Data Management Skills

PC Skills

Education

BSN

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Req #: 34682

Position: Nursing - Case Manager I

Schedule: Full-Time, Days

Note: This is a Bargaining Unit Position

Job Posting Date: 05/16/2025

Sign-on Bonus: For a limited time, MaineHealth is offering up to $10,000 for eligible experienced Registered Nurses with 1-2 years of experience and $20,000 for those with more than 2 years of experience!

• Eligible candidates are hired (offer accepted) into a Full or Part-time RN position. Bonus amount prorated for Part-time hires; per diem hires are ineligible.
• Current MaineHealth employees are ineligible; former employees are ineligible until more than 6 months of separation.

Position Purpose: To support the interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction, managing care costs, and providing timely information to payors. The role involves coordinating utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning under general supervision, accountable for a designated patient caseload, and planning effectively to meet patient needs and promote resource efficiency. Responsibilities include:

• Facilitating collaborative patient care management across the continuum, addressing barriers to care, flow, and reimbursement.
• Applying process improvement methodologies to evaluate care outcomes.
• Supporting clinical documentation efforts.
• Coordinating communication with the interdisciplinary care team.

Must demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide appropriate patient care, understanding growth and development principles across life cycles.

Minimum Requirements (KSAs):

• Education: BSN or matriculate into a BSN program within one year of hire; complete within 5 years.
• License/Certifications: Valid RN license in Maine; professional case management certification preferred.
• Experience: 1-3 years clinical experience; 3-5 years preferred.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, analytical, data management, and PC skills.
• Knowledge: Discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, managed care reimbursement, and post-acute care resources preferred.
• Other: Strong organizational skills, independent work ability, sound judgment, commitment to organizational values, and focus on quality patient care and safety.

Additional Information:

Working across Maine and New Hampshire, MaineHealth offers benefits supporting your needs today and future planning, including paid parental leave, flexible work policies, student loan assistance, training, and well-being resources.

We are committed to investing in our care team and fostering an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're ready to build a career in a supportive community delivering exceptional care, apply today.

For questions about this role, contact Amanda Oliveira at [e-mail]