Per Diem RN Case Manager - Impactful Care in Las Cruces

Ernest Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Case Manager on a per diem basis. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor care plans, address barriers, and participate in discharge planning.

The role supports the hospital’s mission and emphasizes patient-centered coordination of services. The position requires current clinical licensure (preferred) and at least one year of relevant acute care experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Current clinical licensure strongly preferred.
• One year recent relevant experience required. Acute care setting preferred.
• Understanding of treatment costs and financial support related to quality and efficiency.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Utilizes leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Knowledge of community resources to meet post-discharge clinical and social needs.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain pro-active relationships with internal interdisciplinary team members, local payer, physicians, community service organizations and health care facilities.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.

Responsibilities

• Works with physicians and multidisciplinary team to develop a plan of care for assigned patients. Monitors progress and identifies barriers. Actively involved in discharge planning. Aligns daily practice with hospital mission and guiding principles.

Skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Community resources

Clinical operations

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Infection control

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Education

Clinical licensure

Job description

Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Case Manager on a per diem basis. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to develop and monitor care plans, address barriers, and participate in discharge planning.

The role supports the hospital’s mission and emphasizes patient-centered coordination of services. The position requires current clinical licensure (preferred) and at least one year of relevant acute care experience, with strong