Clinical Case Manager / RN

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Rehabilitation Acute Care Registered Nurse Case Manager for a variable shift PRN role. You will assess patient and family needs, advocate for rights and dignity, and coordinate discharge planning across acute and rehab settings.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, and involvement in care decisions to ensure a seamless continuum for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Social Work or ADN/Diploma in Nursing.
• Social Worker: Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred; NM Social Work license and BLS required.
• RN: Valid NM Nursing license or NM compact license (within 90 days of hire).
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• HIRING DEPARTMENT MAY ALSO REQUIRE ACLS and/or PALS.
• Preferred Master’s in Social Work or BSN; CCM/ACM certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess the social, psychosocial, cultural, environmental and financial situations for patient and family.
• Advocate for rights and dignity; involve patient/family in care decisions as appropriate.
• Facilitate discharge planning across acute, rehabilitative and long-term care for the specified populations.

Skills

Social Work

Nursing

BLS certified

ACLS/PALS

Education

BS/BA in Social Work

ADN or Diploma of Nursing

Tools

NM Nursing License

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a variable shift, PRN, Rehabilitation Acute Care Registered Nurse Case Manager in Albuquerque, NM.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with 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 UNM Rehabilitation Hospital includes state-of-the-art rehabilitation services for patients recovering from health care conditions. It is the only rehabilitation hospital in the state accredited in six programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

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 Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma of 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
• Preferred two years of medical social worker or RN Case Manager experience
• CCM or ACM