RN Care Manager: Care Transitions & Coordination

UKG; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum, apply discharge planning principles, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care.

The role focuses on managing patient length of stay, utilization of resources, and ongoing care coordination in the post-acute setting, with strong emphasis on social determinants of health and collaboration with physicians and social workers.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Virginia is required.
• BSN is preferred; an associate degree with 3 years of clinical experience may be accepted in lieu of BSN.
• Active CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the knowledge base and essential psychomotor skills required to effectively carry out the job.
• Interprets, analyzes, and applies data to prioritize and determine actions for patient management needs.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team.
• Manages time and initiates duties in a timely manner.
• Develops and implements discharge plans tailored to patient needs and coordinates with physicians, nurses, and social workers.
• Co-manages patient caseloads and addresses social determinants of health (SDOH) via referrals.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Associate degree with 3 years clinical experience accepted in lieu of BSN

Active RN licensure in Virginia

Job description

UKG is seeking a Registered Nurse Care Manager to coordinate patient care across the continuum, apply discharge planning principles, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective transitions of care.

The role focuses on managing patient length of stay, utilization of resources, and ongoing care coordination in the post-acute setting, with strong emphasis on social determinants of health and collaboration with physicians and social workers.