RN Care Manager: Care Coordination + Sign-On Bonus

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20k (2+ years RN)

Sign-on bonus up to $10k (new grads)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – Care Management for full-time days. You will coordinate care across the continuum, review medical necessity, and partner with physicians, payers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes.

This role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced RNs (2+ years) and up to $10,000 for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years work experience post-graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a current state RN license.
• Five years acute care nursing experience preferred; at least one year in case management, discharge planning or nursing management preferred.
• Current BCLS certificate preferred; knowledge of Milliman and InterQual criteria preferred; basic to intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admission and concurrent reviews for medical necessity, severity of illness, and intensity of service.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum, including discharge planning and transitions of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, payers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes.
• Advocate for patients while promoting appropriate resource utilization and cost containment.
• Monitor length of stay, barriers to discharge, and care progression.
• Facilitate seamless care delivery across departments and post-acute settings.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CMS, payer guidelines) and hospital policies.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support utilization review processes.
• Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Care coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, ME seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – Care Management for full-time days. You will coordinate care across the continuum, review medical necessity, and partner with physicians, payers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality and cost-effective outcomes.

This role offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced RNs (2+ years) and up to $10,000 for new graduates.