Entry Level Clinical Care Manager Jobs
New grad clinical care manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or hands-on clinical rotation can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like UNC Health, Tufts Medical Center, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position:
- Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to patients, families, nursing and medical staff specializing in wound and ostomy care, and pressure ulcer prevention for both pediatric and adult populations.
- Works collaboratively with patients, families, medical staff and bedside nursing in developing and implementing recommendations for the nursing care of patients with ostomies, vascular wounds, diabetic ulcers, acute and chronic pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, dermal wounds, fistulas and breakdown due to urinary and fecal incontinence in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Development of patient/family/nursing teaching materials for management of wound, ostomy care, and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Participates in the development of institutional policies, procedures and guidelines in keeping with evidenced based practice and standards for nursing care of wounds and ostomies.
- Plans and implements nursing educational programs for central orientation, in servicing and education for staff development.
- Plan, organize and evaluate clinical practice and educational activities of UMHS nursing staff with regard to wound and ostomy care, and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Participate in quality assurance and evidence-based practice initiatives related to wound, ostomy care and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Reviews institutional pressure ulcer data to assist in identification of improvement opportunities and potential initiatives to address.
- Consults on patients with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as appropriate to assist staff with troubleshooting, and dressing (complicated cases).
- Provides recommendations of wound and ostomy care supplies and equipment as appropriate.
- Oversees patient evaluation and provides consultation for therapeutic surfaces/ specialty beds.
Expectations of the position:
- Must be self-directed and flexible, with the ability to prioritize and work autonomously.
- Demonstrated work performance indicating ownership, teamwork, commitment, and compassion that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must be flexible in interacting with multiple medical services at one time.
- Strong leadership skills as evidenced by previous evaluation documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability in development and execution of quality initiatives to enhance optimal patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, and initiate educational presentations/programs to enhance quality of patient care for wound, ostomy and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through previous evaluations.
- Excellent computer skills, must have a working knowledge of Excel, Word, GroupWise and Care Web.
- Demonstrated ability to perform professional presentations/lectures to audiences of varying sizes.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
- Must have WOCN certification.
- Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in Nursing OR Associate degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master degree in Nursing.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years recent (within the last four (4) years) wound and/or ostomy direct patient care experience in the acute care setting.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a wound ostomy nurse.
- Previous experience in working with both adult and pediatric populations.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly range for RSAM Competent, Registered Nurses $44.83-$69.71/ hour
- Evening Shift Differential - $3.00 / hour
- Night Shift Differential - $4.00 / hour
- Day Shift Weekend Differential - $2.90 / hour
- Evening Shift Weekend Differential - $5.90 / hour
- Night Shift Weekend Differential - $6.90 / hour
- Charge Nurse Differential - $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
- Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
- Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL COMPETENT NE.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from COMPETENT NE through MASTERY NE.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours per week: 40 hours/week (1.0)
Shift: Day shift 7am-3:30pm; to include weekends with a set schedule
Location: University Hospital - Wound/Ostomy Services
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285595
Working Title
CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR: University Hospital (Wound/Ostomy Services)
Job Title
CLIN CARE COORD COMPETENT-NE
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Nsg Clin Support Wound
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/20/2026
Career Interest
Nursing - All Nursing
Nursing - Ambulatory Care and Clinics
Nursing - Medical Surgical
Nursing - Procedural Services
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the position:
- Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to patients, families, nursing and medical staff specializing in wound and ostomy care, and pressure ulcer prevention for both pediatric and adult populations.
- Works collaboratively with patients, families, medical staff and bedside nursing in developing and implementing recommendations for the nursing care of patients with ostomies, vascular wounds, diabetic ulcers, acute and chronic pressure ulcers, surgical wounds, dermal wounds, fistulas and breakdown due to urinary and fecal incontinence in both inpatient and outpatient areas.
- Development of patient/family/nursing teaching materials for management of wound, ostomy care, and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Participates in the development of institutional policies, procedures and guidelines in keeping with evidenced based practice and standards for nursing care of wounds and ostomies.
- Plans and implements nursing educational programs for central orientation, in servicing and education for staff development.
- Plan, organize and evaluate clinical practice and educational activities of UMHS nursing staff with regard to wound and ostomy care, and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Participate in quality assurance and evidence-based practice initiatives related to wound, ostomy care and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Reviews institutional pressure ulcer data to assist in identification of improvement opportunities and potential initiatives to address.
- Consults on patients with Negative Pressure Wound Therapy as appropriate to assist staff with troubleshooting, and dressing (complicated cases).
- Provides recommendations of wound and ostomy care supplies and equipment as appropriate.
- Oversees patient evaluation and provides consultation for therapeutic surfaces/ specialty beds.
Expectations of the position:
- Must be self-directed and flexible, with the ability to prioritize and work autonomously.
- Demonstrated work performance indicating ownership, teamwork, commitment, and compassion that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.
- Must have excellent time management skills.
- Must be flexible in interacting with multiple medical services at one time.
- Strong leadership skills as evidenced by previous evaluation documentation.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain professional working relationships.
- Demonstrated ability in development and execution of quality initiatives to enhance optimal patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, and initiate educational presentations/programs to enhance quality of patient care for wound, ostomy and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through previous evaluations.
- Excellent computer skills, must have a working knowledge of Excel, Word, GroupWise and Care Web.
- Demonstrated ability to perform professional presentations/lectures to audiences of varying sizes.
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure to practice nursing in the State of Michigan.
- Must have WOCN certification.
- Required Educational Requirement; applicant must meet one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in Nursing OR Associate degree or diploma in Nursing and a Master degree in Nursing.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years recent (within the last four (4) years) wound and/or ostomy direct patient care experience in the acute care setting.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience as a wound ostomy nurse.
- Previous experience in working with both adult and pediatric populations.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Hourly range for RSAM Competent, Registered Nurses $44.83-$69.71/ hour
- Evening Shift Differential - $3.00 / hour
- Night Shift Differential - $4.00 / hour
- Day Shift Weekend Differential - $2.90 / hour
- Evening Shift Weekend Differential - $5.90 / hour
- Night Shift Weekend Differential - $6.90 / hour
- Charge Nurse Differential - $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
- Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
- Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
- Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL COMPETENT NE.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from COMPETENT NE through MASTERY NE.
Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours per week: 40 hours/week (1.0)
Shift: Day shift 7am-3:30pm; to include weekends with a set schedule
Location: University Hospital - Wound/Ostomy Services
Union Affiliation
This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
285595
Working Title
CLINICAL CARE COORDINATOR: University Hospital (Wound/Ostomy Services)
Job Title
CLIN CARE COORD COMPETENT-NE
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM Nsg Clin Support Wound
Posting Begin/End Date
11/13/2026 - 11/20/2026
Career Interest
Nursing - All Nursing
Nursing - Ambulatory Care and Clinics
Nursing - Medical Surgical
Nursing - Procedural Services
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Entry Level Clinical Care Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level clinical care manager job?
Start by highlighting any clinical rotations, internships, or volunteer care coordination experience on your resume. Employers hiring at this level typically look for a relevant degree in nursing, social work, or a health-related field, familiarity with care planning processes, and strong communication skills. Certifications in case management or a related area can give you a meaningful edge over other entry level applicants.
Which companies hire entry level clinical care managers?
Companies hiring entry level clinical care managers right now include UNC Health, Tufts Medical Center, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, health systems, managed care organizations, and home health agencies tend to post the most openings, particularly for candidates who are recent graduates or transitioning from direct patient care roles.
Are there remote entry level clinical care manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements to support hands-on training. About 7% of entry level clinical care manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote positions more common at health plans and insurance-based care management programs than at hospitals or outpatient clinics.
Are these new grad clinical care manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior clinical care manager roles that welcome candidates with zero to two years of experience, recent graduates entering the field, or career changers with transferable clinical backgrounds. A new grad-friendly posting typically accepts internship hours or clinical placement time in place of full professional experience, and may offer structured onboarding or mentorship.
Which industries hire the most entry level clinical care managers?
Entry Level clinical care manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on care coordination teams to manage patient transitions, chronic conditions, and insurance-based utilization review, functions that organizations are expanding and actively bringing new talent into.