Care Manager Registered Nurse ER

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan assistance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Job summary

Physicians Regional Medical Center – Collier campus in Naples, FL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – Care Manager ER to optimize patient flow and transitions of care in the emergency department.

The role collaborates with ED staff and case management to assess admissions, determine status, and coordinate community-based resources. RN licensure is required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred and RN licensure required.
• 1-3 years of experience in an acute care or hospital setting required.
• 1-2 years of experience in care management or utilization review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients in the emergency department for medical necessity of admission and determines correct status using assigned criteria.
• Identifies patients for alternative care settings and coordinates with community resources to avoid unnecessary admissions.
• Provides guidance and education to patients and families regarding transitions, including hospice or post-acute placement, and documents patient choice.
• Verifies next of kin contact information and ensures accurate documentation in patient records.
• Collaborates with ED clinicians, hospitalists, case managers, and social services to support seamless transitions of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains regular attendance and policy compliance.

Skills

Admission criteria knowledge

Clinical assessment

Discharge planning

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Join us as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Care Manager ER position at Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier campus

Unit: Care ManagementER
Shift: FT
Student Loan Contribution: Up to $20k
Other incentives include: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary

The Care Manager – ER collaborates with the emergency department team to assess potential admissions and determine appropriate status placement using evidence-based criteria such as MCG or third-party review tools. This role supports efficient patient flow by avoiding unnecessary admissions and guiding at-risk patients and families to appropriate community-based resources. The Care Manager – ER facilitates transitions of care, supports discharge planning, and ensures regulatory and documentation requirements are met for patients entering hospice or post-acute services.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients in the emergency department for medical necessity of admission and ensures correct placement into inpatient, observation, or outpatient status using MCG or approved criteria.
• Identifies patients who may be appropriate for alternative care settings and works to avoid unnecessary or social admissions by coordinating with community resources.
• Provides timely guidance and education to patients and families regarding care transitions, including hospice services or post-acute facility placement, and secures patient choice documentation as required.
• Verifies next of kin contact information and ensures accurate documentation on patient records.
• Collaborates with ED clinicians, hospitalists, case managers, and social services to support seamless transitions of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in an acute care or hospital setting required
• 1-2 years of experience in care management or utilization review preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of admission criteria and care level determination tools such as MCG or InterQual.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate community-based services and discharge planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and interdisciplinary team interactions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance documentation.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required

BCLS - Basic Life Support preferred

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Job Info

• Job Identification 157640
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 07/07/2026, 03:15 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day