Nurse Care Manager

Nurse Care Manager Thundermist Health Center - 3.4 West Warwick, RI Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals RN License Working with individuals with chronic illnesses Care documentation Managing patients as a nurse case manager Overseeing care coordination Clinical assessment documentation Disease state management Patient counseling Managing patient records Care coordination Full Job Description About the Role Thundermist Health Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Care Manager to support adults with complex chronic health conditions in a community-based primary care setting. In this role, you will partner closely with patients, providers, and community resources to improve health outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and empower patients through education and self-management support. This position is ideal for a nurse who is passionate about care coordination, chronic disease management, health equity, and building meaningful relationships with patients. You'll play a critical role in helping individuals navigate their healthcare journey while advancing Thundermist's mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered care to diverse and underserved populations. What You'll Do Manage a caseload of moderate to high-risk adult patients with complex chronic health conditions. Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify medical, behavioral, and social needs. Develop individualized care plans, goals, interventions, and follow-up schedules based on patient risk level and needs. Provide disease-specific education and self-management coaching to improve patient outcomes. Educate patients on medications, treatment plans, symptom management, nutrition, exercise, and preventive care. Coordinate care among primary care providers, specialists, pharmacies, home care agencies, and community resources. Assist patients in accessing community supports and services that address social determinants of health. Monitor progress toward treatment goals and adjust care plans as needed. Coordinate sick visits and additional clinical services when appropriate. Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation within the electronic medical record. Collaborate effectively with providers, clinical staff, community partners, patients, and families. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and population health activities. Adhere to all HIPAA, OSHA, infection prevention, and organizational policies and procedures. What We're Looking For Required Qualifications Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Rhode Island. CPR/BLS certification. Experience partnering with primary care providers to coordinate care and support disease management. Knowledge of chronic disease management, care management, and case management principles. Strong communication, documentation, patient education, and clinical assessment skills. Ability to interpret and communicate medical information clearly to diverse patient populations. Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and advancing health equity. Willingness to obtain Certified Diabetes Outreach Educator (CDOE) certification within one year of hire. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Experience in community health, public health, chronic disease management, community nursing, or case management. Certification in Case Management, Diabetes Education, Asthma/COPD Management, Cardiovascular Care, or related specialty areas. Experience working with underserved or medically complex populations. Schedule & Locations Full-time, exempt position 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Remote cross-coverage for other Thundermist sites may be required based on operational needs Benefits at Thundermist Health Center Full-Time Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance ($75,000) and Long-Term Disability — at no cost Flexible Spending Accounts (Health FSA up to $3,300 / Dependent Care FSA up to $5,000) Retirement Plan with 1:1 employer match up to 4% Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity Wellness Reimbursement up to $200/year PTO starting at 22 days, increasing with tenure, plus 6 paid holidays Work Environment This position is performed at a Thundermist location. Moderate physical activity, walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting. Potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens, respiratory disease, infectious diseases, and other bio-hazardous material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Manual dexterity for needed for certain medical procedures. Organization skills, neatness; knowledge of safety and infection control standards of practice.

Moderate physical activity:

walking, standing, and stooping. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, respiratory disease, and other infectious diseases, and other biohazardous material requiring universal standard precautions for medical practitioners. Manual dexterity needed for certain medical procedures. Clinical environment in ambulatory-based settings and home-based care.

Our Values Everything we do at Thundermist is guided by five core values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Community, and Caring. If those resonate with you, you'll feel at home here. Ready to join a team that truly cares? Apply today. Thundermist Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.