Nurse Care Manager

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Nurse Care Manager in a full-time hybrid role based in Baltimore, MD. The position coordinates patient care across settings, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to support optimal health outcomes.

The role involves conducting clinical assessments, monitoring progress, providing education, and collaborating with physicians, social workers, and other team members to ensure continuity of care and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing expertise including assessment, planning and care coordination.
• Strong communication to collaborate with patients, families, and teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple caseloads and documentation.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) and data entry.
• Knowledge of care management, population health, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care across settings and support care transitions.
• Perform clinical assessments, monitor progress, and provide education.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and team members.
• Document care plans and outcomes in clinical systems.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and ensure regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing expertise

Communication & interpersonal skills

Organization & time-management

EHR proficiency

Care management knowledge

Maryland RN license

BSN preferred

Ambulatory care experience

Patient-centered care

Education

BSN

Job description

Company Description

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), founded in 1807, is Maryland's only public health, law, and human services university. The 71-acre campus in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor includes 65 buildings dedicated to research, education, and clinical care. UMB's seven professional and graduate schools train a significant portion of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists. The institution has a longstanding history of excellence through the Schools of Medicine, Law, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate School, and Social Work. UMB offers a collaborative environment where interprofessional education and community engagement are central to its mission.

Role Description

The Nurse Care Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Baltimore, MD, with a mix of on-site and work-from-home responsibilities. This role coordinates patient care across settings, including assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation to support optimal health outcomes. Day-to-day tasks include conducting clinical assessments, monitoring patient progress, providing education and counseling, and working closely with physicians, social workers, and other team members to ensure continuity of care. The Nurse Care Manager facilitates transitions of care, helps address barriers to treatment adherence, and advocates for patient needs and preferences. The role also involves documenting care plans and outcomes in clinical systems, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and following UMB and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Clinical nursing expertise, including patient assessment, care planning, and care coordination skills.
• Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Organizational and time-management abilities for managing caseloads, prioritizing tasks, and meeting documentation requirements.
• Comfort with electronic health records (EHR) and basic computer skills for data entry, reporting, and telehealth or remote communications.
• Knowledge of care management principles, population health, and community resources to support comprehensive patient care.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland (or eligibility for licensure) and graduation from an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.
• Experience in ambulatory care, chronic disease management, case management, or a similar setting is beneficial.
• Commitment to inclusive, patient-centered care and adherence to ethical and regulatory standards.