Nurse Case Manager

University of New Mexico - Hospitals; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque is seeking an RN Case Manager for the Care Management Department. The role spans inpatient and outpatient care, coordinating discharge planning and transitions to the next level of care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position involves managing patient referrals and care coordination across services, with a focus on reducing readmissions and ensuring safe patient exits from hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Care Management: supports patient’s inpatient stay through care coordination, discharge planning and safely transitioning to the next level of care.
• RN Case Managers work 1:25-30 patient ratios and attend daily multidisciplinary rounds with providers, therapists, and pharmacists.
• Outpatient Care Management: supports care plan facilitation and transition of care coordination between acute care and home, including referrals for DME, home health, hospice, etc.
• Primarily working on computer and phone, navigating multiple software systems/programs to send and manage referrals.

Job description

RN CASE MANAGER – CARE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT - University of New Mexico Hospital – Albuquerque

• Inpatient
• Outpatient
• Utilization Management
• SRMC Care Management
• Full Time
• Part Time

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Care Management Department Descriptions:

Your application may be considered for any of the below programs. We will work with you to find the best fit.

Inpatient Care Management:

Supports patient’s inpatient stay through care coordination, discharge planning and proactively discharging patient safely to the next level of care when medically ready. RN Case Managers have a 1:25-30 patient ratio and support all age groups from newborn to seniors. From birth to end of life needs. RN CM attend daily multidisciplinary rounds and work alongside providers, therapist, pharmacist on a daily basis. This work is done primarily in person.

• Most positions will be Monday- Friday from 8-430pm.
• Weekend and PRN availability
• There is required on-call for weekends (10 days/year)
• Holiday coverage (2 Holidays/year)

Outpatient Care Management:

Supports patient needs in the outpatient clinic setting, that encompasses care plan facilitation, transition of care coordination between an acute care setting to the home. RN Case Manager (RNCM) will assist with referrals in the areas of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) support, Home Healthcare, Hospice, and any other care coordination needs that helps patients continue to stay at home and reduce readmission to the hospital.

RN CM work collaboratively with primary and specialty care providers within clinic setting. Ratios vary depending on clinic site but can vary depending on whether it is a specialty clinic versus a primary care clinic.

• Primarily working on computer and phone, navigating multiple software systems/programs to send and