Care Manager RN - Outpatient Transform Lives. Expand Your Nursing Career. Make an Impact Beyond the Bedside. Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for a new way to use your clinical skills? As a Care Manager RN , you'll continue advocating for patients while helping them navigate complex healthcare needs, improve chronic conditions, and achieve better health outcomes. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy building relationships, solving complex problems, collaborating with providers, and empowering patients to take control of their health. If you're passionate about patient advocacy and ready for a rewarding career path that extends beyond traditional bedside nursing, we'd love to meet you. Why Care Management? In this role, you'll combine your clinical expertise with care coordination, coaching, education, and resource management to support high-risk and medically complex patients throughout their healthcare journey. You'll have the opportunity to: Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families Help patients successfully manage chronic and complex health conditions Partner closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Improve care transitions between hospital, rehab, skilled nursing, home care, and community settings Support patients in overcoming barriers to care Drive better health outcomes and improve quality of life Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills every day What You'll Do As a Care Manager RN, you will: Manage a panel of high-risk, high-cost, and chronic condition patients Assess patient needs and develop individualized, patient-centered care plans Collaborate with primary care physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care Coach and educate patients on disease management, preventive care, medications, and self-management strategies Connect patients with community resources and support services Promote engagement in healthy behaviors and self-care activities Facilitate smooth transitions across the continuum of care, including acute care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health, and outpatient settings Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes Utilize evidence-based practices to improve quality, efficiency, and patient satisfaction Advocate for patients, families, and caregivers throughout their healthcare journey What Makes You a Great Fit We're looking for nurses who are: Passionate about helping patients achieve their health goals Skilled communicators who can build trust and engagement Collaborative team players who enjoy working across disciplines Critical thinkers who excel at solving complex healthcare challenges Self-motivated professionals who can work independently and proactively Comfortable coaching patients with chronic and complex medical conditions Qualifications Required Education Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) Preferred Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Required Experience ASN with 10 years of acute care nursing experience; OR BSN with 5 years of acute care nursing experience Licensure & Certifications Active Registered Nurse license in Maryland or qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) multi-state license Current BLS/CPR certification Ability to obtain active Pennsylvania and West Virginia RN licenses within 6 months of employment Care/Case Management Certification required within 5 years of employment Preferred Experience Care management, case management, managed care, patient-centered medical home, or integrated care management experience Experience working with chronic and complex patient populations Why Nurses Choose Care Management This is an opportunity to grow your nursing career while continuing to make a difference every day. Instead of focusing on a single episode of care, you'll help patients navigate their entire healthcare journey, empowering them to achieve healthier outcomes and a better quality of life. Your clinical expertise, compassion, and advocacy skills are exactly what our patients need. Ready for Your Next Chapter? If you're an experienced RN seeking a fulfilling career beyond the bedside, apply today and discover how your nursing experience can create lasting impact as a Care Manager RN . Caring for Our Team We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role. Happy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help. Licenses & Certifications Required Basic Life Support Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.