RN Care Manager
Salem, OR, US
Care Management
Full Time
Job ID: #17415
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Care Management
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, days are aligned with business needs, occasional weekends
Your role with us
As a registered nurse care manager at Salem Health, you play a central role in coordinating patient care from admission through discharge, beginning with early assessment to identify high-risk needs, guide utilization and initiate discharge planning. They collaborate closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to manage care plans, address barriers and ensure smooth transitions to appropriate post-acute services while preventing readmissions. The role also involves overseeing resource utilization, educating patients and staff, and leading care coordination efforts to promote safe, efficient and patient-centered outcomes.
What you'll do
- Conduct patient assessments within 24 hours to identify high-risk cases, utilization needs, and discharge planning priorities, including appropriate referrals to Social Work.
- Lead care coordination and discharge planning for assigned patients, ensuring safe, efficient transitions across the continuum of care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Use clinical judgment to manage complex and high-risk cases, proactively addressing barriers, reducing readmissions, and improving care outcomes.
- Oversee resource utilization and patient status such as inpatient vs. observation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and payer guidelines.
- Facilitate appropriate post-acute care placement and services, aligning patient needs, preferences, and available resources.
- Participate in care coordination rounds, quality improvement efforts, and staff education to enhance care management practices.
Required qualifications
- Associate degree of Nursing (ADN), ADN with five years of experience working of acute care RN experience or care manager, or ADN with an agreement to complete Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of science in Nursing (MSN) within 2 years of hire required. BSN or BAN or MSN or non nursing bachelors degree with MSN may be accepted in lieu of ADN.
- Active Basic Life Support Certification required.
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in State or Oregon required.
- One year experience required.
Additional information
- Care management experience preferred.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
Location: Salem Hospital, 890 Oak Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301
Department: Care Management
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt
Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, days are aligned with business needs, occasional weekends
Your role with us
As a registered nurse care manager at Salem Health, you play a central role in coordinating patient care from admission through discharge, beginning with early assessment to identify high-risk needs, guide utilization and initiate discharge planning. They collaborate closely with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to manage care plans, address barriers and ensure smooth transitions to appropriate post-acute services while preventing readmissions. The role also involves overseeing resource utilization, educating patients and staff, and leading care coordination efforts to promote safe, efficient and patient-centered outcomes.
What you'll do
- Conduct patient assessments within 24 hours to identify high-risk cases, utilization needs, and discharge planning priorities, including appropriate referrals to Social Work.
- Lead care coordination and discharge planning for assigned patients, ensuring safe, efficient transitions across the continuum of care.
- Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Use clinical judgment to manage complex and high-risk cases, proactively addressing barriers, reducing readmissions, and improving care outcomes.
- Oversee resource utilization and patient status such as inpatient vs. observation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and payer guidelines.
- Facilitate appropriate post-acute care placement and services, aligning patient needs, preferences, and available resources.
- Participate in care coordination rounds, quality improvement efforts, and staff education to enhance care management practices.
Required qualifications
- Associate degree of Nursing (ADN), ADN with five years of experience working of acute care RN experience or care manager, or ADN with an agreement to complete Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Masters of science in Nursing (MSN) within 2 years of hire required. BSN or BAN or MSN or non nursing bachelors degree with MSN may be accepted in lieu of ADN.
- Active Basic Life Support Certification required.
- Current unencumbered licensure to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in State or Oregon required.
- One year experience required.
Additional information
- Care management experience preferred.
Total rewards package
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations, and professional growth. Click here for details.
Why Salem Health?
Salem Health is a Top Workplace in Oregon, known for fostering a supportive culture where your contributions truly matter. As an award-winning, independent health care system, we serve our region through Salem Hospital, multiple community clinics and West Valley Hospital, ensuring broad access to high-quality care.
We believe in empowering our teams. Through Lean principles, staff help drive innovation and solve real problems. We also invest in your growth with professional development, tuition assistance, and clear career pathways. At Salem Health, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find purpose, connection, and room to thrive.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org.
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