Manager - Care Management and Palliative Care

Team Member Services; Colorado; On-site; USD 89,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (Day One) and Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, CO is seeking a Nurse Care Manager leader to oversee inpatient, observation, and emergency department care management workflows. You will ensure timely discharge planning, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires an RN with 3+ years in direct care management and 2+ frontline nursing years, with leadership capabilities. Benefits include healthcare, PTO from day one, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Nursing required.
• Master's of Nursing preferred.
• 3+ direct care management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the Care Management department in inpatient, observation, and emergency settings.
• Ensures documentation and compliance for discharge planning and regulatory requirements.
• Leads daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinates care across teams.
• Monitors staff documentation and dashboards to meet standard processes and quality care.
• Oversees discharge planning from admission to discharge to prevent delays and readmissions.
• Collaborates with hospital leadership to accelerate care throughput.
• Identifies process improvements and participates in interdisciplinary meetings to enhance care.
• Manages staff escalations and coordinates with internal/external care providers to avoid delays.
• Educates staff on standard work and ensures onboarding and competency completion.

Education

Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]

Master's of Nursing [Preferred]

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance


• Paid Time Off from Day One


• 403-B Retirement Plan


• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave


• Career Development


• Whole Person Well-being Resources


• Mental Health Resources and Support


• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

• Full time


• Shift:


• Day (United States of America)


• Address:


• 7700 S BROADWAY


• City:


• LITTLETON


• State:


• Colorado


• Postal Code:


• 80122

Job Description:

Posting End Date: 11/30/2026

• Oversees the daily operations of the Care Management department in inpatient, observation, and emergency department settings.


• Ensures documentation and compliance for discharge planning, patient choice, and other regulatory requirements.


• Ensures staff participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds and actively participates to optimize the interdisciplinary care coordination.


• Monitors staff documentation, reports, and dashboards to ensure adherence to the company-wide standard processes and quality care.


• Oversees care manager's providing the full discharge planning from admission to discharge, assuring high quality and timely care management interventions to avoid delays and unnecessary readmissions.


• Collaborates with hospital leadership and executives to escalade pace of care delays and ensure daily progression of care and throughput.


• Identifies process improvement opportunities and actively participates in interdisciplinary meetings to drive care coordination improvements.


• Manages the care management staff's escalations of delays and complicated cases and collaborate with care providers within and outside of the hospital to find solutions to avoid unnecessary days in the hospital.


• Educates and reinforces standard work with staff, ensuring orientation and competencies are completed effectively and efficiently.


• Accountable for hiring, onboarding, and retaining staff, ensuring a highly productive and engagement team.


• Oversees the coordination of family and care team meetings and ensures effective transitions of care and patient and family needs are met.


• Performs other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor's of Nursing [Required]


• Master's of Nursing [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 3+ direct care management experience [Required]


• 2+ frontline nursing experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]


• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) [Preferred]


• Certified Case Manager (CCM) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$89,065.60 - $165,651.20

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.