Inpatient Case Manager Jobs

Inpatient case manager jobs are open across hospitals, health systems, long-term acute care, and rehabilitation facilities, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in utilization review, discharge planning, and transitions of care. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles70
Top stateVirginia
Top employerSentara
Top cityNorfolk, VA
Work type83% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Inpatient RN Case Manager | Part-Time, Weekends
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Inpatient RN Case Manager | Part-Time, Weekends
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$125k - $201k/yr
Overseeing health insurance pre-certification
10,000+

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Staff Nurse V - ADM -Inpatient - Case Management
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Staff Nurse V - ADM -Inpatient - Case Management
San Joaquin County
French Camp, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$13k.46 - $15k.64/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
5,001-10,000

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Utilization Management Lead — Inpatient Case Management (RN)
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Utilization Management Lead — Inpatient Case Management (RN)
Akido
Chino, California
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$103k - $130k/yr
Hybrid
Managed care organization experience

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Senior Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time Weekend Dayshift
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Senior Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN) - Full Time Weekend Dayshift
Sentara
Norfolk, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$101k.2 - $139k.8/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
10,000+

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Senior Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN)
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Senior Inpatient Case Manager/ Registered Nurse (RN)
Sentara
Norfolk, Virginia
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$101k.2 - $139k.8/yr
On-Site
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
10,000+

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Inpatient Case Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Sentara15
  • MedStar Health6
  • Northbay Health3
  • Presbyterian Healthcare Services3
  • Emplify Health2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in inpatient case manager jobs.

  • Active RN licensure or master's-level social work degree in the state of employment
  • Two or more years of acute care or inpatient hospital clinical experience
  • Working knowledge of InterQual or MCG clinical criteria for utilization review
  • Experience coordinating discharge plans including SNF, home health, and rehab placements
  • CCM or ACM certification or eligibility preferred by most health system employers
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner

Tips for Your Inpatient Case Manager Job Search

Quantify your discharge planning outcomes

Hiring managers want to see impact, not just duties. Reframe your resume bullets around measurable results: average length-of-stay reductions you contributed to, readmission rates your team improved, or the volume of daily patient cases you managed in a high-acuity unit.

List your CM-specific certifications prominently

CCM, ACM, and RN licensure are gatekeeping credentials for many inpatient postings. Put them in your resume header, not buried in a skills section. If you're exam-eligible but not yet certified, note your projected exam date so recruiters don't screen you out automatically.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists inpatient case manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter for payer mix and patient population

Inpatient case management varies significantly between Medicare-heavy community hospitals, trauma centers, and pediatric facilities. Identify postings that match your payer-mix experience, since interviewers will probe your familiarity with specific authorization workflows and criteria sets like InterQual or MCG.

Prepare for scenario-based interview questions

Expect interviewers to present real discharge barrier scenarios: a patient refusing SNF placement, a payer denying continued stay, or a family in conflict. Walk through your clinical reasoning and interdisciplinary communication approach out loud, referencing the specific steps you'd take rather than speaking in generalities.

Negotiate start date around license transfer timing

If you're relocating and need to transfer your RN or social work license to a new state, raise this in your offer conversation before accepting. Most facilities will hold a start date, but only if you bring it up proactively during negotiation rather than after the offer letter is signed.

Inpatient Case Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most inpatient case managers?

Sentara, MedStar Health, and Northbay Health are hiring the most inpatient case managers right now, with openings concentrated in Virginia, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large health systems and regional hospital networks tend to post the highest volume of inpatient case manager roles year-round.

How many inpatient case manager jobs are remote?

About 17% of inpatient case manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the role is predominantly on-site given its clinical and care coordination nature. Utilization review and telephonic case management sub-roles within inpatient departments are the most likely to offer remote or hybrid scheduling arrangements.

How do you become an inpatient case manager?

Start by earning an RN or a master's-level social work degree, then gain clinical experience in an acute care or hospital setting. Build familiarity with utilization review criteria, payer authorization processes, and discharge planning workflows through direct patient care or a case management support role. Earning a CCM or ACM credential strengthens your candidacy significantly.

How do you get hired as an inpatient case manager with little experience?

Target roles with titles like case management associate, care coordinator, or discharge planning assistant, which are common entry points inside hospital case management departments. Highlight any experience with patient education, social determinants of health screening, or insurance authorization, even from adjacent clinical roles. Many hospitals promote from within once you demonstrate familiarity with their specific payer mix and documentation workflows.

What does the inpatient case manager interview process look like?

Most processes involve an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a panel interview with the case management director and at least one clinical colleague. Expect scenario-based questions covering discharge barrier situations, payer denial responses, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Some health systems add a brief written or verbal assessment of your knowledge of utilization review criteria before extending an offer.

Where can I find and apply to inpatient case manager jobs?

You can find and apply to inpatient case manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your credentials, clinical background, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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