RN Care Manager: Care Coordination and Patient Advocate

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a skilled registered nurse to lead care management activities within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient activation, evidence-based care approaches, and seamless coordination across providers and community resources.

Ideal candidates will have a strong nursing background, the ability to work independently, and proficiency with Epic EMR. This on-site position supports transitions of care and patient-centered outcomes.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field.
• Typically requires 5 years of experience in clinical nursing or 1–2 years in care management.
• Certification is encouraged.
• Must be self-directed with ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communications among patient/family and care teams to resolve barriers to timely care delivery.
• Collaborates with care partners to provide quality, efficient and cost-effective services.
• Uses evidence-based approaches to increase patient and family activation and engagement in their own care.
• Identifies barriers to learning and reports findings to the provider/care team, developing plans.
• Independently manages care management caseload and completes tasks per department/contractual requirements.
• Partners with at‑risk patients through diagnosis, treatment and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinates patient information between patient/family, facilities, physicians and other caregivers to ensure smooth transitions.
• Coordinates referrals to internal departments or external resources as needed.
• Demonstrates age‑specific knowledge and care aligned with policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a skilled registered nurse to lead care management activities within a multidisciplinary team. The role emphasizes patient activation, evidence-based care approaches, and seamless coordination across providers and community resources.

Ideal candidates will have a strong nursing background, the ability to work independently, and proficiency with Epic EMR. This on-site position supports transitions of care and patient-centered outcomes.