Nurse Care Manager Jobs
Nurse Care Manager jobs are open across health systems, managed care organizations, and insurance carriers, with specializations in utilization management, population health, and transitional care, from staff-level to director of care management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Pay:
- Starting at $37.00/hour, based on date of licensure.
- 40/36 perfect attendance bonus - paid 40 hours for working 36!
- $3.00/hour shift differential
- $5000 sign on bonus
- Westover
Why You’ll Love Us
- Mission-Driven Leadership: At Community First Solutions, leadership means serving with purpose. As an RN Nurse Manager, you’ll help shape a culture rooted in excellence, accountability, teamwork, and person-centered care—where residents and team members always come first.
- Collaborative, Hands-On Environment: You won’t lead from the sidelines. You’ll partner daily with nurses, caregivers, therapy, and leadership to guide care delivery, support clinical decision-making, and ensure strong outcomes in a fast-paced, post-acute setting.
- Competitive Pay & Meaningful Perks: Enjoy competitive pay based on licensure, night shift differentials, and paid 40 hours for a 36-hour week. Take advantage of our on-site fitness centers, employee recognition programs, referral bonuses, and other benefits designed to support your well-being and reward your impact.
- Investment in Your Growth: From ongoing education and mentorship to tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, we are committed to supporting your long-term career growth.
- A Community That Stays Connected: Community First is proud to serve the Hamilton area, offering stability, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to lead in a setting that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
- You lead by example, brining a visible, hands-on leadership style that sets the tone for the unit and models professionalism, accountability, and compassion every day.
- Your clinical confident, make sound nursing judgments, support evidence-based practice, and ensure high-quality, outcomes-focused care in a fast-paced post-acute environment.
- You build strong teams through mentorship, coaching, and developing staff—creating an environment where nurses and caregivers feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
- You are collaborative, and work closely with interdisciplinary partners, fostering teamwork to ensure coordinated, person-centered care and smooth patient transitions.
- You handle challenges with confidence, adaptability, and a positive mindset—helping your team stay grounded and focused.
- You help create a workplace rooted in respect, communication, and shared responsibility for delivering excellent care.
- Collaborate with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and manage resident-driven care plans
- Manages staff assignments, and maintains appropriate staffing ratios.
- Delegates duties to staff members within each individual team member's scope of practice, training, and competency level.
- Provide direct leadership, supervision and support to nursing staff including RN, LPN and STNA
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by Medical Director or Resident physician
- Documentation following established clinical policies and procedures
- Effectively communicates with residents, family members and co-workers
- Protects the health and safety of residents
- Other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position
- Willing to lead by example and support your team in achieving goals, including performing duties of other nursing staff when needed
Pay:
- Starting at $37.00/hour, based on date of licensure.
- 40/36 perfect attendance bonus - paid 40 hours for working 36!
- $3.00/hour shift differential
- $5000 sign on bonus
- Westover
Why You’ll Love Us
- Mission-Driven Leadership: At Community First Solutions, leadership means serving with purpose. As an RN Nurse Manager, you’ll help shape a culture rooted in excellence, accountability, teamwork, and person-centered care—where residents and team members always come first.
- Collaborative, Hands-On Environment: You won’t lead from the sidelines. You’ll partner daily with nurses, caregivers, therapy, and leadership to guide care delivery, support clinical decision-making, and ensure strong outcomes in a fast-paced, post-acute setting.
- Competitive Pay & Meaningful Perks: Enjoy competitive pay based on licensure, night shift differentials, and paid 40 hours for a 36-hour week. Take advantage of our on-site fitness centers, employee recognition programs, referral bonuses, and other benefits designed to support your well-being and reward your impact.
- Investment in Your Growth: From ongoing education and mentorship to tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities, we are committed to supporting your long-term career growth.
- A Community That Stays Connected: Community First is proud to serve the Hamilton area, offering stability, strong teamwork, and the opportunity to lead in a setting that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.
- You lead by example, brining a visible, hands-on leadership style that sets the tone for the unit and models professionalism, accountability, and compassion every day.
- Your clinical confident, make sound nursing judgments, support evidence-based practice, and ensure high-quality, outcomes-focused care in a fast-paced post-acute environment.
- You build strong teams through mentorship, coaching, and developing staff—creating an environment where nurses and caregivers feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed.
- You are collaborative, and work closely with interdisciplinary partners, fostering teamwork to ensure coordinated, person-centered care and smooth patient transitions.
- You handle challenges with confidence, adaptability, and a positive mindset—helping your team stay grounded and focused.
- You help create a workplace rooted in respect, communication, and shared responsibility for delivering excellent care.
- Collaborate with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members to develop, implement and manage resident-driven care plans
- Manages staff assignments, and maintains appropriate staffing ratios.
- Delegates duties to staff members within each individual team member's scope of practice, training, and competency level.
- Provide direct leadership, supervision and support to nursing staff including RN, LPN and STNA
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by Medical Director or Resident physician
- Documentation following established clinical policies and procedures
- Effectively communicates with residents, family members and co-workers
- Protects the health and safety of residents
- Other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position
- Willing to lead by example and support your team in achieving goals, including performing duties of other nursing staff when needed
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Who's Hiring
- Kaiser Permanente18
- Monogram Health13
- UAB Medicine8
- Prisma Health8
- Advocate Aurora Health8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services29
- Science & Research4
- Banking & Financial Services3
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse care manager jobs.
- Active registered nurse license with two or more years of clinical experience
- Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential required or eligibility within one year
- Experience with utilization management criteria such as InterQual or Milliman
- Proficiency in electronic health records and care management platforms
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred or required by most health system employers
- Strong knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care plan requirements
Tips for Your Nurse Care Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to care management metrics
Highlight outcomes like reduced hospital readmission rates, caseload size, and cost-of-care results. Nurse care manager postings screen for demonstrated impact on patient transitions and utilization, so generic clinical nursing bullets won't get you past the first review.
Get your CCM credential before applying
Many postings list Certified Case Manager credential as required, not preferred. If you're eligible but uncertified, apply to roles that say 'CCM preferred' while you sit for the exam, and note your eligibility date on your resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists nurse care 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 the right care setting
Utilization management roles at payers differ significantly from hospital-based transitional care positions. Read each posting for whether it's field-based, telephonic, or clinic-embedded before applying so your cover letter addresses the right patient interaction model.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers test clinical judgment through case scenarios: a patient refusing discharge, a denial from utilization review, or a care gap in a high-risk panel. Practice walking through your decision process out loud, referencing InterQual or Milliman criteria where relevant.
Negotiate schedule flexibility separately from pay
Many nurse care manager roles, especially telephonic ones, have shift flexibility that isn't listed in the posting. Ask about core hours, on-call expectations, and after-hours documentation load during the offer stage, before you accept.
Nurse Care Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most nurse care managers?
The companies hiring the most nurse care managers right now include Kaiser Permanente, Monogram Health, and UAB Medicine, with the largest share of openings in New York, Florida, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, managed care organizations, and large insurance carriers consistently represent the highest volume of postings.
How many nurse care manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of nurse care manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for telephonic and virtual care management roles. Utilization management, disease management, and health plan-based case management positions are the most likely to offer fully remote arrangements, while hospital transitions-of-care roles are typically on-site or field-based.
How do you become a nurse care manager?
Start by earning your registered nurse license and building at least two years of clinical experience in a setting like med-surg, oncology, or orthopedics where discharge planning is part of the role. From there, move into a care coordination or utilization review position to build case management skills. Once you meet eligibility requirements, pursue the Certified Case Manager credential to qualify for most senior postings.
Can you get hired as a nurse care manager without case management experience?
Yes, some health systems hire RNs into entry-level care manager roles if you have strong discharge planning or home health experience, even without a formal case management title. Emphasize any work you've done coordinating post-acute placements, conducting needs assessments, or collaborating with social workers. Applying to roles labeled 'care coordinator' or 'transitional care nurse' first can build the experience needed for a full case manager title.
What does the nurse care manager interview process look like?
Most employers run two to three rounds: an initial screening with HR or a recruiter, followed by a panel or video interview with a nursing director and sometimes a medical director. Expect scenario-based questions testing your clinical judgment on complex discharges, utilization denials, or high-risk patient outreach. Some payers add a written assessment covering plan benefits or criteria application before the final offer stage.
Where can I find and apply to nurse care manager jobs?
You can find and apply to nurse care manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialty, care setting, and preferred schedule, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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