RN Care Manager - Pre Testing - Days

10000 Sanford; United States; On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 6,612,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k employer contribution match

No weekends

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support pre- and post-operative pathways with no direct bedside contact; patient interactions occur via phone. The role emphasizes care coordination, education, and collaboration with physicians, anesthesiologists, and care managers in a fast-paced hospital and clinic setting.

The ideal candidate holds an RN license, a BSN is strongly preferred, and BLS is required within six months.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Minimum two years of clinical experience preferred.
• BLS certification required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, evaluation) to provide individualized care.
• Develops and provides patient education and coordinates care across the continuum with inter‑professional teams.
• Manages disease registries and follows Sanford approved clinical guidelines to support health outcomes.
• Adheres to Nurse Practice Act, state regulations, and professional standards.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

CCNE/ACEN/NLN CNEA accreditation

Multi-state licensure (NLC)

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Compensation: Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00 Union Position: No Department Details

• Great Schedule! Monday - Fridays with no weekends
• There is not direct patient care for this role, all contact with patients will be via phone call
• Help patients be cleared for surgery while working partnering with providers, anesthesiologists, and other RN Care Managers

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of a leading health system.
• 401k employer contribution match
• Reputation for Excellence: Black Hills Surgical Hospital consistently ranks among the nation’s top surgical hospitals — you’ll be part of a team that’s known and respected.
• Professional Growth: Access to Sanford Health’s robust development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities.
• Beautiful Location: Live and work at the gateway to the Black Hills — Rapid City offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.

Summary

Responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care. Collects and relays information (assessment, screening, diagnostic testing results and risk stratification) to providers on both hospital and clinic patients enrolled in the approved programs.

Job Description

Develops and provides individualized patient education based on assessed needs. Develops and implements individualized care plan. Assists with the coordination of patient care across the continuum by collaborating with the inter‑professional team and community partners. Works with the clinical team and may manage the disease registries by identifying and following up with patients not meeting clinical and evidenced‑based goals as well as Sanford approved clinical guidelines. Provides services that focus on health and wellness. Provides healthcare leadership, coordination of services, and the implementation of evidence‑based practice to support the overall goals of the designated setting and/or program. Applies population health care management strategies to panels of patients. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred in Bemidji and Rapid City. Required in Fargo and SiouxFalls (Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics). Required in Bismarck or enrolled and starting a Bachelor’s degree program within one year of hire with a completion date within three years upon date of hire into position. Required in Fargo Network and SiouxFalls Network, or employees hired after January,2025,who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Approval from the Nursing Executive for the market is required in order to waive the bachelor degree requirement (at time of hire). Additionally, for Rural Health Network facilities, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements. Graduate from an accredited nursing program, including, but not limited to, those accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Minimum of two years’ clinical experience preferred. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required and must be obtained within six months of employment. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to [e-mail].

The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of SanfordHealth, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.