RN Care Manager
Chapel Hill, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Care Manager/Case Management position in an acute care hospital setting, requiring an active NC or compact RN license and at least 2 years of RN experience.

Details

• Day shift schedule, 8:00am–5:00pm, 3 days per week (12-hour shifts)
• 36 hours per week
• Hospital-based Care Management unit within an academic medical center
• Covers a caseload across multiple specialty service lines including Cardiology, Nephrology, Trauma Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Neurosurgery, GI Surgery, Urology, Transplant, and ICU/Stepdown
• Patient population consists of acutely ill individuals with complex and varying medical needs
• No on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements
• Epic EMR used for assessment and care plan documentation

Requirements

• Active RN license in the state of North Carolina (NC or compact license) required
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• Hospital (acute care) case management, care management, or discharge planning experience required
• Nursing Diploma or ADN/ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Experience in academic or teaching hospital settings is highly beneficial
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care and cost-effectiveness
• Participates in daily Care Management Touchpoints and weekly Complex Care Meetings (CCM) to monitor patient progression and address barriers to discharge
• Collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team including Utilization Managers, Social Workers, and Care Management Assistants
• Coordinates family meetings, identifies post-acute service needs, and facilitates referrals to community resources and post-discharge providers
• Monitors observation patients throughout the day to ensure appropriate care progression
• Experience with care coordination and communication within interdisciplinary teams is strongly valued