RN Care Manager Part Time ER Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager - Emergency Room Nights

Join our team of happy and inspired Registered Nurse (RN) Care Managers at Physicians Regional Medical Center Pine Ridge campus. Experience a culture supported by helpful and supportive direct managers and strong organizational support that helps you balance work and personal life.

This position is hired as a Care Manager RN - Emergency Room NIGHTS.

Unit: Care Management - Emergency Room

Shift: 3 days per week (8 hour shifts) 3-11:30pm

Student Loan Contribution

Excellent compensation and benefits such as: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k match & more available for Full and Part-Time roles

Job Summary

The Care Manager ER collaborates with the emergency department team to assess potential admissions and determine appropriate status placement using evidence-based criteria such as MCG or third-party review tools. This role supports efficient patient flow by avoiding unnecessary admissions and guiding at-risk patients and families to appropriate community-based resources. The Care Manager ED facilitates transitions of care, supports discharge planning, and ensures regulatory and documentation requirements are met for patients entering hospice or post-acute services.

Essential Functions

• Assesses patients in the emergency department for medical necessity of admission and ensures correct placement into inpatient, observation, or outpatient status using MCG or approved criteria.
• Identifies patients who may be appropriate for alternative care settings and works to avoid unnecessary admissions by coordinating with community resources.
• Provides timely guidance and education to patients and families regarding care transitions, including hospice services or post-acute facility placement, and secures patient choice documentation as required.
• Verifies next of kin contact information and emergency contact, and ensures accurate documentation on patient records.
• Collaborates with ED clinicians, hospitalists, care managers, and social services to support seamless transitions of care.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in an acute care or hospital setting required
• 1-2 years of experience in care management or utilization review preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of admission criteria and care level determination tools such as MCG or InterQual.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate community-based services and discharge planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and interdisciplinary team interactions.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and compliance documentation.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure licensed in state of employment or compact state licensure required
• BLS - Basic Life Support preferred

Job Info

• Job Identification 161286
• Job Category Allied Health
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 01:19 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Evening
• Locations 6101 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples, FL, 34119, US

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