Care Manager (RN) - Discharge Planning

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 86,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth's Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME, seeks a Case Manager I to support an interdisciplinary team, enhance clinical outcomes, manage cost of care, and coordinate utilization management, care facilitation, and discharge planning.

You will oversee a designated caseload, promote efficient resource use, and collaborate with payors and the care team. Required BSN or enrollment in BSN, RN license in Maine, and 1-3 years clinical experience.

Qualifications

• BSN required or must matriculate into BSN within 1 year and complete within 5 years.
• RN license to practice in Maine; case manager certification preferred.
• 1–3 years clinical experience; 3–5 years preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, and managed care reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate collaborative management of patient care across the continuum.
• Apply process improvement methodologies to evaluate outcomes.
• Support and coach clinical documentation efforts.
• Coordinate communication with the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Data management

Discharge planning

Education

BSN or BSN in progress

Job description

Location: Portland, ME
Facility: Maine Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job Category: Nursing
Req #: 96462
Date Posted: Nov 11, 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)

• Education: BSN or must matriculate into a BSN program within one year of hire and completion attained within 5 years of hire.
• License/Certifications: Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maine. Professional certification as a Case Manager preferred.
• Experience: One to three years clinical experience in clinical practice area, three to five years preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, data management and PC skills.
• Working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement preferred.
• Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and post-acute community resources preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with interprofessional team, payors, and patients and their families.
• Demonstrate commitment to organizational values.
• 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 isdeterminedon 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.

MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.

MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.