Mid Level Nurse Care Manager Jobs
Mid level nurse care manager jobs go to clinicians ready to own complex patient caseloads, coordinate multidisciplinary care plans, and guide less experienced staff with limited supervision. Openings are concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like Caregenix Solutions, St. Joseph's Health, and MercyOne hiring at this level now.
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Department: Case Management
Daily Work Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shift: Days
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Summary: Accountable for proactive coordination and timely transition of assigned patients to the most appropriate level of care along the continuum. Impacts key results such as achieving top decile performance in length of stay, cost efficient resource utilization, preventing readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits. Works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, members of the multidisciplinary team (such as Home Care and PCP offices), as well as other resources internal and external to the organization.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
1. Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients with 24 hrs. of admission. assessments for readmission and transition planning.
2. Works collaboratively with the social worker and other disciplines to ensure a safe, appropriate, and timely transition to the next level of care, taking into consideration the patient’s available resources.
3. Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (e.g., LOS barriers to D/C).
4. Identifies unsigned level of care (LOC) orders; communicates with utilization management nurse and obtains orders from providers.
5. Reviews current DRG/LOS identified within Cerner to assess discharge planning needs with providers and identifies which family member is the point of contact.
6. Assesses risk of readmission for specified patient populations and initiates assigned interventions that will enhance the patient’s ability to successfully transition along the care continuum.
7. Performs discharge planning coordination/referral by making appropriate referrals to social services, ancillary departments, outpatient case management, DME, post-acute placement, and other outside agencies per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Qualifications:
Required
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited educational institution, or actively pursuing degree and to be obtained within five years of accepting position.
- Three years of acute hospital care experience
Preferred:
- Experience in utilization management/case management, critical care, or patient outcomes/quality management
- Certification in Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26012173
- Daily Work Times: 8AM - 4PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
Department: Case Management
Daily Work Times: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Shift: Days
Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 80
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Position Summary: Accountable for proactive coordination and timely transition of assigned patients to the most appropriate level of care along the continuum. Impacts key results such as achieving top decile performance in length of stay, cost efficient resource utilization, preventing readmissions and unnecessary emergency room visits. Works collaboratively with physicians, nursing, members of the multidisciplinary team (such as Home Care and PCP offices), as well as other resources internal and external to the organization.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned:
1. Performs care coordination assessments for initial assessment of patients with 24 hrs. of admission. assessments for readmission and transition planning.
2. Works collaboratively with the social worker and other disciplines to ensure a safe, appropriate, and timely transition to the next level of care, taking into consideration the patient’s available resources.
3. Assesses patient/family needs to reduce barriers and formulate discharge plans (e.g., LOS barriers to D/C).
4. Identifies unsigned level of care (LOC) orders; communicates with utilization management nurse and obtains orders from providers.
5. Reviews current DRG/LOS identified within Cerner to assess discharge planning needs with providers and identifies which family member is the point of contact.
6. Assesses risk of readmission for specified patient populations and initiates assigned interventions that will enhance the patient’s ability to successfully transition along the care continuum.
7. Performs discharge planning coordination/referral by making appropriate referrals to social services, ancillary departments, outpatient case management, DME, post-acute placement, and other outside agencies per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
Qualifications:
Required
- State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from accredited educational institution, or actively pursuing degree and to be obtained within five years of accepting position.
- Three years of acute hospital care experience
Preferred:
- Experience in utilization management/case management, critical care, or patient outcomes/quality management
- Certification in Case Management Certification (ACM or CCM)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification as a Healthcare Provider by the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or equivalent through the Military Training network (MTN)
- Schedule: Full-time
- Requisition ID: 26012173
- Daily Work Times: 8AM - 4PM
- Hours Per Pay Period: 80
- On Call: No
- Weekends: Yes
About Us
The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.
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Mid Level Nurse Care Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level nurse care manager job?
Position your existing clinical background around ownership and outcomes: highlight care plans you designed independently, caseloads you managed end to end, and measurable results like reduced readmissions or improved patient satisfaction scores. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional coordination with physicians, social workers, and payers. Certifications like CCM or a population health credential strengthen your candidacy by signaling readiness beyond bedside care.
Which companies hire mid level nurse care managers?
Companies hiring mid level nurse care managers right now include Caregenix Solutions, St. Joseph's Health, and MercyOne, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from health systems, managed care organizations, and large insurance carriers that run ongoing care management programs requiring experienced clinical coordinators rather than entry-level staff.
Are there remote mid level nurse care manager jobs?
Yes, though availability depends on the employer and patient population. About 25% of mid level nurse care manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with telephonic and virtual case management roles most common at health plans and third-party administrators. Roles requiring in-person home visits or facility-based care coordination tend to be on-site.
How do I move up to a mid level nurse care manager role?
Moving from an entry-level care management or staff nursing role to mid level takes intentional skill-building over time. Focus on taking on progressively complex caseloads, owning care transitions from hospital to community, and documenting measurable impact. Earning a case management certification, volunteering for quality improvement projects, and seeking informal mentorship from senior care managers all accelerate the progression into roles that carry true autonomy.
Which industries hire the most mid level nurse care managers?
Mid Level nurse care manager roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive demand because managing chronic disease populations, coordinating post-acute transitions, and meeting value-based care benchmarks all require experienced nurses who can operate independently rather than under direct clinical supervision.