Clinical Case Manager / RN

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Day Shift Clinical Case Manager RN to join our acute care team. The role focuses on assessing social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and financial factors affecting patients and families.

You will advocate for patients, coordinate discharge planning across acute, rehab, and long-term care, and collaborate with care teams to ensure age-appropriate transitions.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Social Work or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
• Social Worker: Medical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. Must have current license as Social Worker from New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, and basic life support certification.
• Registered Nurse: Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire), BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role. ACLS/PALS may be required.
• Preferred CCM or ACM certification.
• Master's in Social Work or Bachelor's in Nursing preferred.
• Two years of medical social worker or RN Case Manager experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and financial situations of patient and family.
• Advocates for patient/family rights and dignity; involves patient/family in care decisions.
• Facilitates discharge processes across acute, rehabilitative and long-term care for age-specific continuity.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Social Work

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

Master’s in Social Work

Bachelor’s in Nursing

Job description

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Case Management Acute Care Clinical Case Manager Registered Nurse in Albuquerque, NM.

You may be eligible for a sign on bonus for up to $10,000. You may also be eligible for relocation assistance. (if applicable)

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque's Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.

Responsibilities

• The Clinical Case Manager assesses the social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and financial situations concerning the patient and family.
• He/she is a patient/family advocate, promoting rights and dignity and striving to involve the patient/family in aspects of care as appropriate.
• The Clinical Case Manager also facilitates the acute, rehabilitative, and long-term discharge processes to provide for an optimal age-specific continuum of care for the populations listed below.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• BS or BA in Social Work or Associate's Degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing.
• Social Worker: Medical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred. Must have current license as Social Worker from New Mexico Board of Social Work Examiners, and basic life support certification.
• Registered Nurse: Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire), BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and or PALS.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Two years of medical social worker or RN Case Manager experience
• CCM or ACM