RN CASE MANAGER

Cary Medical Center; Caribou (ME); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cary Medical Center is seeking a Case Manager to organize and coordinate patient care across the care team. The role emphasizes assessments, planning, implementation, and efficient discharge planning to improve outcomes.

The position requires an active Maine RN license, ACLS within the first year, and the ability to work under minimal supervision in a dynamic environment. Per-Diem scheduling is offered with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Active Maine RN license.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within the first year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop a comprehensive case management plan.
• Coordinate plan of care with physicians, nurses, and other members of the health care team.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust the care plan as needed.
• Facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings and ensure timely discharge planning.
• Negotiate approvals/authorizations for services and communicate with payer sources.

Education

Maine RN license

ACLS certification within first year

Job description

Description

Schedule: Per-Diem

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$34.50 – $50.54 per hour

The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.

Job Summary

The Case Manager is accountable for the organization, and resources that are necessary and appropriate for the achievement of patient outcomes within effective time frames. In addition, the Case Manager will coordinate the plan of care among all members of the health care team. Must have ability to practice under minimal supervision to perform the following four essential activities of Case Management: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Coordination. The Case Manager must assist to reduce practice variations and enhance patient outcomes.

At Cary Medical Center, we take pride in our workplace culture - our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth consecutive year. Here, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly make a difference.

Essential Duties

Assessment

• Complete the assessment process to identify individual needs and develop a comprehensive case management plan. Information will be gathered from, but not limited to: patient, family, professional and non-professional care givers, employers and/or health records.
• Ongoing monitoring of information relevant to the case management plan. Concurrent reviews are conducted every 1-3 days for ongoing intensity of service, appropriateness of setting and discharge planning.
• Ongoing evaluation of the case management plan's effectiveness including reassessment for any significant decline in status and subsequent new planning required prior to discharge.

Planning

• Complete the planning process to determine specific objectives, goals, and actions designed to meet the patient's needs.
• Implementation of the Case Manager's plan will occur in a timely manner to facilitate accomplishment of the plan objective and goals involving the Physician Advisor as necessary.

Implementation

• Coordination and integration of resources necessary to accomplish the goal of the case management plan with the patient as well as facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (ITMs).
• Maintain a ready and current working knowledge of insurance reimbursement structure, network provider list, approval criteria, and appeals process.
• The Case Manager will conduct all negotiations for approval/authorization of services and be accountable to conduct/facilitate with the Physician and/or Physician Advisor all appeals or denials received. The Case Manager will establish a professional and productive working relationship with payer source case managers.
• Complete work within acceptable time frame.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of increased work load and stress.
• Demonstrate good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• To be knowledgeable and be able to complete CDI on all inpatient charts.

Coordination

• Interact with all members of the health care team, act as a consultant to other personnel and function as a liaison among patient, family, and other health care staff throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitor Resource Management protocols and monitors avoidable days.
• Ensure the process of identification and reporting of nosocomial infections and report to the Infection Control Coordinator.
• Continually strive to make productive use of time through careful coordination of department tasks, setting priorities, and reducing non-essential interruptions in order to be responsive to the needs of the department and the Medical Center.
• Ability to use planning, research, foresight, and facility goals and needs to analyze situations and make decisions without a delay while involving all appropriate parties.
• Promote and continually educate employees on the concept of excellent customer service for all customers of the department, particularly patients, visitor's, physicians, and other employees.
• Consult manager for additional assignments, or independently assume responsibility for unassigned tasks.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as needed to continually improve the department's performance.
• Regularly and routinely provide suggestions to customers, suppliers and teams working on processes to identify innovations and ideas for improvement. J. Accept and act upon constructive criticism.
• Exhibit willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs.
• Channel concerns appropriately.
• Foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration within department and Medical Center.
• Be an active participant in department meetings by providing positive suggestions and input.
• Assume responsibility for on-going professional development.
• Acts as supervisor on weekends and holidays.
• Coordinates the management of beds with charge nurses.
• Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Must have an active valid Maine RN license.
• Recognition of quality of care and risk issues and report appropriate individual.
• Assessment of age-specific data in terms of patient needs
• Working knowledge of criteria used to assess levels of care within 1 month of hire.
• Maintains annual nursing competences.
• Acquires ACLS certification within first year of hire.

Availability

• Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.

Contact

• To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email [e-mail].
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information .

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider