Care Manager (RN) - Discharge Planning

MaineGuide; Portland (ME); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 128.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Maine Medical Center is seeking a Case Manager I to support an interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing care costs. The role integrates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning under supervision in MMC policies.

Responsibilities include coordinating care across the continuum, coaching documentation, and communicating with payors and the team to promote efficient resource use and quality care.

Formación

• BSN or matriculate into BSN within one year and complete within five years.
• Current Maine RN license; professional Case Manager certification preferred.
• 1–3 years clinical practice; 3–5 years preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization, case management and managed care reimbursement.
• Understanding pre-acute and post-acute care venues and community resources.

Responsabilidades

• Facilitate collaboration across the continuum of patient care.
• Address barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement.
• Support and coach clinical documentation efforts.
• Coordinate communication with the interdisciplinary care team.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Data management

PC skills

Discharge planning

Case management

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Educación

BSN

RN license Maine

BSN in progress or planned

Descripción del empleo

Description

Maine Medical Center

Nursing
Req #: 82644

This is a Bargaining Unit Position
4 Positions Available
Job Posting Date: 6/9/2026

Summary

The purpose of the Case Manager I position is to support the interdisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, with the underlying objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care and providing timely and accurate information to payors. The role integrates and coordinates utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning functions. This work is performed under general supervision in accordance to the Maine Medical Center (MMC) institutional policies and Care Management Department policies.The Case Manager I is accountable for a designated patient caseload and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay, and promote efficient utilization of resources. Specific functions within this role include but are not limited to:

• Facilitation of the collaborative management of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to address barriers to timely and efficient care delivery, flow and reimbursement
• Application of process improvement methodologies in evaluating outcomes of care
• Support and coaching of clinical documentation efforts
• Coordinating communication with the interdisciplinary care team Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served.Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: BSN or must matriculate into a BSN program within one year of hire and completion attained within 5 years of hire.
2. License/Certifications: Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maine. Professional certification as a Case Manager preferred.
3. Experience: One to three years clinical experience in clinical practice area, three to five years preferred.
4. Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
5. Strong analytical, data management and PC skills.
6. Working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement preferred.
7. Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources preferred.
8. Strong organizational and time management skills.
9. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with interprofessional team, payors, and patients and their families.
10. Demonstrate commitment to organizational values.
11. Perform duties in a manner to promote quality patient care and customer service/satisfaction, while promoting safety, cost efficiency, and a commitment to the quality process.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $85,969.73 to $127,746.53 per year.

Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]