Care Manager Registered Nurse ER

Physicians Regional Healthcare System; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan contribution up to $20k

Full and Part-Time incentives

Job summary

Physicians Regional Medical Center - Collier campus is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Care Manager ER team. The role partners with the emergency department to assess admission needs and manage transitions of care, with a focus on efficient patient flow and appropriate disposition.

Qualifications include a BSN preferred and 1–3 years of acute/hospital care plus experience in care management or utilization review.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
• 1-2 years of care management or utilization review preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for medical necessity and placement using criteria.
• Identify patients for alternative settings to avoid admissions.
• Guide transitions of care, including hospice/post-acute placement; obtain documentation.
• Verify next of kin and emergency contacts; document accurately.
• Collaborate with ED clinicians, hospitalists, care managers, and social services for seamless transitions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Comply with policies and standards.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

MCG

InterQual

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 - ED 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 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 emergency contact, and ensures accurate documentation on patient records.
• Collaborates with ED clinicians, hospitalists, care 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 licensed in state of employment or compact state licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 167938
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 10/14/2026, 07:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day