Care Manager RN Per Diem Variable

Providence Health and Services; Arcata (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence Health and Services Arcata, CA, is seeking a capable RN Care Manager to join St. Joseph Hospital Eureka’s team.

This per diem position involves 8-hour shifts focused on coordinating care across the continuum and optimizing patient outcomes within the hospital setting. The role requires acute care experience, CA RN licensure, and knowledge of utilization review; preferred candidates hold a nursing degree and CCM/ACM credentials.

Qualifications

• 2 years of acute care experience in a Medical Surgical or Inpatient setting.
• 1 year of experience in care management or utilization review in any setting, OR successful completion of TIPS program or Case Management Orientation Program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the care of identified patients across the continuum of care.
• Communicate daily with medical staff, hospital personnel and outside resources to ensure appropriate utilization of resources.
• Monitor medical records for variances to clinical and financial standards and intervene to achieve optimum patient and hospital outcomes.

Skills

Care coordination

Utilization review

Acute care experience

Communication with medical staff

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

California RN License

Tools

TIPS program

Case Management Orientation Program

Job description

Providence Health and Services Arcata , CA

NEW

Full Time

Description

Care Manager RN at St Joseph Hospital in Eureka, CA. This position is Per Diem and will work 8-hour, Variable shifts.

Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is recognized in 2025 by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 8 types of care. We are also very proud to be awarded The Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Distinction Center for Maternity Care and Knee/Hip Replacement. We have also been accredited for quality, safety, compliance, and continuous improvement in health care delivery by the Joint Commission, the nation's largest not-for-profit health care regulating organization.

The RN Care Manager is responsible for carrying out effective case management functions for identified patients by planning, coordinating, negotiating, procuring and managing the care and needs of complex patients and their families throughout the continuum of care. Communicates on a daily basis with medical staff, hospital personnel and outside resources to ensure the appropriate utilization of resources according to clinical and financial standards. Monitors the medical record for variances to clinical and financial standards and intervenes to achieve the optimum outcome for the patient and the hospital.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree and Associate's Degree in Nursing or a nursing diploma upon hire. Upon hire: California Registered Nurse License
• 2 years of acute care experience in a Medical Surgical or Inpatient setting.
• 1 year of experience in care management or utilization review in any setting, OR successful completion of TIPS program or Case Management Orientation Program upon hire.

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or higher within 3 years of hire.
• Certified Case Manager CCM or Accredited Case Manager ACM

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in‑class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best‑in‑class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100‑year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Northern California, Providence provides health care services to Eureka, Fortuna, Healdsburg, Napa, Petaluma and Santa Rosa.

Our award‑winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not‑for‑profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading‑edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range: $54.61 - $92.23

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on‑call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.