Care Manager RN | Part Time

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Shift Differential Pay

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, MD is seeking a part-time Care Manager RN to coordinate care across acute and post-discharge settings. You will assess, plan, and implement care strategies with an interdisciplinary team to reduce readmissions and promote recovery.

This role emphasizes evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and patient advocacy, with experience in utilization review and community resources.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required; bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of medical acute care experience required.
• Maryland RN license or a Compact license with Maryland privilege; must obtain care/case management certification within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with care management and providers to coordinate care during acute episodes.
• Assess patients for care coordination needs and facilitate the physician’s plan of care.
• Develop and implement discharge plans that support recovery and continuity of care.
• Monitor and evaluate services to meet individual health needs.
• Apply utilization review standards to guide care progression.
• Coordinate with community resources and external providers after discharge.
• Communicate across disciplines to ensure clinical, financial, and patient outcomes.
• Navigate EMR and document to support regulatory and revenue cycle requirements.

Skills

Utilization review knowledge

Regulatory compliance

EMR proficiency

Patient advocacy

Care coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Salary Range : $74,692.80 USD to $112,091.20 USD

Locations

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Meritus Medical Center
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

• Pay or shift range: $67,891.20 USD to $101,899.20 USD
  The posted range is the budgeted amount for this position. The actual rate of pay will be determined based on several factors, including your relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and alignment with Meritus Health’s compensation practices.

Description

Care Manager RN | Part Time
Rotating Weekend and Holiday Schedule

At Meritus Health, we believe that care doesn’t end at discharge—it evolves. As a Care Manager RN, you’ll be a key driver of clinical coordination and patient advocacy, guiding individuals through their acute care journey and beyond. Working within an interdisciplinary team, you’ll assess, plan, and implement care strategies that promote recovery, reduce readmissions, and ensure continuity across the healthcare spectrum.

Your expertise in evidence-based practices, regulatory standards, and community resources will help shape care plans that are both clinically sound and deeply personalized. This role is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about improving outcomes through strategic care management.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the care management team and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care during acute episodes

Assess patients for care coordination needs and facilitate the physician’s plan of care

Develop and implement discharge plans that support recovery and continuity of care

Monitor and evaluate services and options to meet individual health needs

Apply evidence-based practices and utilization review standards to guide care progression

Coordinate with community resources and external providers to support post-discharge needs

Communicate effectively across disciplines to ensure optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes

Navigate electronic medical records and contribute to documentation that supports regulatory and revenue cycle requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Experience

Minimum of 2 years of medical acute care experience required

Relevant experience in acute care, skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, or community health settings strongly preferred

Licensure/Certification

Current RN license in the State of Maryland, or a Compact RN license with Multi-State Privilege designation

Must obtain care/case management certification within 5 years from an accrediting body

RN licenses designated as "Single State" from compact states do not meet requirements; Maryland licensure is required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong understanding of utilization review criteria and evidence-based practices

In-depth knowledge of disease processes and regulatory requirements

Familiarity with insurance regulations and agencies such as CARF, JCAHO, and the State of Maryland

Proficiency in electronic medical records and computer systems

Ability to multitask and navigate complex care environments

Knowledge of community resources and the local medical staff network is highly beneficial

Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous quality improvement

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
  Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
  Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
  Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay
  Team members workingevening, night, or weekend shiftsmay be eligible foradditional pay.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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