Population Health Care Manager Peds Complex Care Manager, RN Preferred

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Population Health Care Manager Peds Complex Care Manager, RN Preferred Work Arrangement: On-Site Requisition Number: 273886 Regular or Temporary: Regular Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Date: Sep 18, 2026 Duke Connected Care , a community-based, physician-led network, includes a group of doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers who work together to deliver high-quality care to Medicare Fee-for-Service patients in Durham and itssurrounding areas. Hours: 10a.m.-6:30p.m. M-F The Population Health Care Manager provides clinical expertise for complex and rising-risk patient populations, supporting specific contractual and program requirements. This role focuses on improving health outcomes for individuals with chronic conditions and complex medical, behavioral health, and psychosocial needs through comprehensive care management, disease management, patient education, and coordination of services. As a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, the Population Health Care Manager promotes seamless transitions of care, enhances patient engagement, and ensures access to appropriate healthcare and community resources. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate patients' medical, behavioral health, psychosocial, environmental, financial, and educational needs. Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized care plans and evidence-based interventions to improve patient health outcomes. Perform disease and chronic condition management for complex and high-risk patient populations. Utilize medical records, claims data, and program performance metrics to identify patients for targeted outreach, education, and intervention. Facilitate connections to primary care providers, specialty services, behavioral health resources, and community-based programs. Engage patients, caregivers, and support systems in care planning and shared decision‑making processes. Employ a patient‑centered approach that addresses medical, psychosocial, behavioral, and spiritual needs. Assess patient readiness for change and support self‑management strategies that encourage long‑term health behavior improvement. Educate patients and families regarding chronic disease management, treatment plans, and the physical and emotional impacts of illness. Establish measurable short‑term and long‑term goals and monitor the effectiveness of interventions and care plans. Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Maestro and other required clinical documentation systems. Coordinate care across providers and healthcare settings to reduce fragmentation and improve utilization of services. Manage and support transitions of care, including hospital‑to‑home and community‑based care coordination. Facilitate communication among primary care providers, specialists, behavioral health professionals, nurses, social workers, and other members of the healthcare team. Collaborate with hospitals, physician practices, public health agencies, behavioral health organizations, and community partners to ensure patient engagement in appropriate services. Conduct telephonic, community‑based, and in‑person outreach to patients, providers, and stakeholders. Perform home visits as clinically indicated and required by program guidelines. Provide recommendations and feedback to leadership regarding care management strategies, payer requirements, quality improvement opportunities, and gaps in care. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Duke Health and partner organizations. Minimum Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Social Work, Counseling, Therapy, Allied Health, Community Health, or a related clinical field required. Experience Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience required. Licensure/Certification Registered Nurse (RN) with current North Carolina or compact state licensure Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Addiction Specialist (LAS) Certification Requirement ACM (Accredited Case Manager) or CCM (Certified Case Manager) certification required within three (3) years of hire. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. 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