Care Manager RN Per Diem Variable

Providence; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Hospital Eureka is seeking an RN Care Manager for per diem, 8-hour variable shifts in Eureka, CA.

You will coordinate care for complex patients, communicate with the care team, and ensure alignment with clinical and financial standards to support optimal outcomes. The ideal candidate has an RN license in California, an ADN or nursing diploma, and 2 years of acute care experience, plus up to a year in care management or utilization review.

Qualifications

• ADN or nursing diploma required; California RN license upon hire.
• 2 years acute care experience in Medical-Surgical or inpatient setting.
• 1 year in care management or utilization review, or completion of related program upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform effective case management across the continuum of care for identified patients.
• Plan, coordinate, negotiate, and manage care and needs of complex patients and families.
• Communicate daily with medical staff and external resources to ensure appropriate resource use.
• Monitor medical records for variances and intervene to optimize outcomes.

Skills

RN

Care management

Case management

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

California RN License

Job 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.