RN Care Manager PRN

Intermountain Healthcare; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado, seeks an RN Hospital Care Manager I to deliver comprehensive care management across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will screen, assess, and tailor care plans with patients and families, coordinating with providers, payers, and community resources for smooth transitions.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, education, and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes and adherence to policy standards.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice.
• BSN from an accredited institution; must obtain BSN within four years if not already.
• Inpatient hospital nursing experience and familiarity with hospital terminology.
• Understanding of disease management and barriers to care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using screening criteria and conduct evaluations.
• Develop, adjust, and coordinate comprehensive care plans addressing medical and social needs.
• Guide patient self-management using motivational interviewing and coaching.
• Educate healthcare teams and patients; advocate for patient rights and self-care.

Skills

Assessment

Care Planning

Motivational Interviewing

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Customer Service

Patient Education

Communication

Prioritization

Education

BSN

Case Management Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description:The RN Hospital Care Manager I delivers comprehensive care management services to designated patients, leveraging clinical expertise for screenings, assessments, and evaluations. This role involves developing and implementing patient-centered care plans with shared goals and tailored interventions. The Care Manager collaborates seamlessly with patients, families/caregivers, healthcare providers, payers, community-based providers, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient, effective, and patient-focused care management. This position spans various departments, including both Inpatient and Outpatient areas.Essential FunctionsAssessment: Identifies patients using screening criteria and conduct comprehensive evaluations.Care Planning: Develops, adjusts, and coordinates care plans to address medical and social needs.Patient Support: Guides self-management using motivational interviewing and coaching.Education & Advocacy: Provides education to healthcare teams and patients, advocate for patient rights, and support self-care.Collaboration: Works with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely, high-quality care.Process Improvement: Leads initiatives to enhance care transitions and policy adherence.Advanced Care Planning: Provides Goals of Care education for informed decision-making.Data Analysis & Compliance: Tracks key metrics, analyze trends, and ensure regulatory compliance.SkillsAssessmentCare PlanningMotivational InterviewingCritical ThinkingTime ManagementCustomer ServicePatient EducationCommunicationPrioritizationMinimum QualificationsCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree verification required). RNs hired or promoted into this role must obtain their BSN within four (4) years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.Demonstrated clinical nursing experience in an inpatient hospital setting, and familiarity with hospital patient-related terminology and processes.Demonstrated understanding of disease management including treatment, length of stay, identifying barriers to delivery of care and any variation.Preferred QualificationBachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.Case Management CertificationDemonstrated experience in case management, utilization review, value-based care, and/or discharge planning.Basic computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software. Intermediate knowledge of word processing and Excel software.Physical RequirementsOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.Mental stamina and flexibility- ability to handle high stress situations, make quick decisions, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing, and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.Location:Good Samaritan HospitalWork City:LafayetteWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$41.20 - $62.17We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. 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