RN Care Manager

Job Description RN Hospital Care Manager I delivers comprehensive care management services to designated patients, leveraging clinical expertise for screenings, assessments, and evaluations. The 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 providers, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient, effective, and patient‑focused care management across both inpatient and outpatient areas. Essential Functions Assessment: Identifies patients using screening criteria and conducts 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, advocates for patient rights, and supports 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, analyzes trends, and ensures regulatory compliance. Skills Assessment Care Planning Motivational Interviewing Critical Thinking Time Management Customer Service Patient Education Communication Prioritization Minimum Qualifications Current 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. Demonstrated clinical nursing experience in an inpatient hospital setting, with 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 Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution. Case Management Certification. Demonstrated 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 Requirements Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, and identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients, and visitors that require verbal communication and rapid comprehension. Manual dexterity to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision. Frequent computer use for typing and accessing information. Mental stamina and flexibility 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 Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital Work City Billings Work State Montana Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Salary Range $41.20 – $62.17 per hour, based on experience. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. All positions subject to close without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr