Registered Nurse Care Manager

(Hiring) Registered Nurse Care Manager (Petaluma, California) $150-$215k + Benefits (Onsite) (Requires 3- 10+ Years Relevant Experience) Overview We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse Care Manager to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will coordinate comprehensive patient care, facilitate effective communication among multidisciplinary teams, and ensure optimal health outcomes for diverse patient populations. Your expertise in clinical assessment, case management, and healthcare regulations will support our mission to deliver exceptional patient-centered care across various settings. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through compassionate leadership and clinical excellence. Duties Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history review, and physiological evaluations to determine individual care needs. Develop and implement personalized care plans in collaboration with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Manage clinical case management activities, including discharge planning, post-acute care coordination, and home health services. Utilize electronic health records (EHR) systems to document patient information accurately while adhering to HIPAA privacy regulations. Oversee utilization management processes by evaluating diagnostic evaluations, managing hospital admissions and discharges, and ensuring appropriate resource use. Provide patient education on health conditions, medication management, and preventive care strategies to promote self-care. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient service delivery across inpatient, outpatient, emergency room, and clinic settings. Monitor patients' physiological parameters and vital signs regularly to detect changes requiring intervention. Engage in medical records review and documentation to support clinical decision-making and regulatory compliance. Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on infection control, hospital medicine standards, and behavioral health integration. Experience Proven experience as a registered nurse with a strong background in critical care environments such as ICU or Level II/Level I trauma centers. Extensive hospital experience across medical-surgical units, emergency medicine departments, or specialized units like PICU or geriatrics. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex cases involving infectious diseases, post-acute care needs, or hospice services. Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for efficient documentation and data retrieval. Knowledge of health regulation policies including HIPAA compliance and medical terminology standards. Prior experience in case management roles within hospital medicine or home health settings is highly desirable. Strong communication skills for client interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration. Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic evaluations effectively. Experience managing patients in inpatient and outpatient environments with a focus on discharge planning and post-discharge follow-up. Understanding of managed care principles, utilization management processes, and primary care coordination. If you are committed to delivering high-quality patient care through expert clinical practice and collaborative teamwork, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Join us in advancing healthcare excellence by providing compassionate leadership in diverse clinical settings. #J-18808-Ljbffr