Registered Nurse Case Manager Jobs in Maine
Registered Nurse Case Manager jobs in Maine concentrate in hospital systems, home health agencies, and managed care organizations, with steady demand across southern Maine and the greater Portland metro. Large established employers like MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine are among the most consistent hirers of registered nurse case managers in the state. Transitional care coordination, behavioral health case management, and post-acute discharge planning represent the most in-demand specialties right now. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Schedule: Per-Diem
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$34.50 – $50.54 per hour
The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is accountable for the organization, and resources that are necessary and appropriate for the achievement of patient outcomes within effective time frames. In addition, the Case Manager will coordinate the plan of care among all members of the health care team. Must have ability to practice under minimal supervision to perform the following four essential activities of Case Management: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Coordination. The Case Manager must assist to reduce practice variations and enhance patient outcomes.
At Cary Medical Center, we take pride in our workplace culture — our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth consecutive year. Here, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly make a difference.
Essential Duties:
Assessment
- Complete the assessment process to identify individual needs and develop a comprehensive case management plan. Information will be gathered from, but not limited to: patient, family, professional and non-professional care givers, employers and/or health records.
- Ongoing monitoring of information relevant to the case management plan. Concurrent reviews are conducted every 1-3 days for ongoing intensity of service, appropriateness of setting and discharge planning.
- Ongoing evaluation of the case management plan's effectiveness including reassessment for any significant decline in status and subsequent new planning required prior to discharge.
Planning
- Complete the planning process to determine specific objectives, goals, and actions designed to meet the patient's needs.
- Implementation of the Case Manager's plan will occur in a timely manner to facilitate accomplishment of the plan objective and goals involving the Physician Advisor as necessary.
Implementation
- Coordination and integration of resources necessary to accomplish the goal of the case management plan with the patient as well as facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (ITMs).
- Maintain a ready and current working knowledge of insurance reimbursement structure, network provider list, approval criteria, and appeals process.
- The Case Manager will conduct all negotiations for approval/authorization of services and be accountable to conduct/facilitate with the Physician and/or Physician Advisor all appeals or denials received. The Case Manager will establish a professional and productive working relationship with payer source case managers.
- Complete work within acceptable time frame.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of increased work load and stress.
- Demonstrate good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- To be knowledgeable and be able to complete CDI on all inpatient charts.
Coordination
- Interact with all members of the health care team, act as a consultant to other personnel and function as a liaison among patient, family, and other health care staff throughout the continuum of care.
- Monitor Resource Management protocols and monitors avoidable days.
- Ensure the process of identification and reporting of nosocomial infections and report to the Infection Control Coordinator.
- Continually strive to make productive use of time through careful coordination of department tasks, setting priorities, and reducing non-essential interruptions in order to be responsive to the needs of the department and the Medical Center.
- Ability to use planning, research, foresight, and facility goals and needs to analyze situations and make decisions without a delay while involving all appropriate parties.
- Promote and continually educate employees on the concept of excellent customer service for all customers of the department, particularly patients, visitor's, physicians, and other employees.
- Consult manager for additional assignments, or independently assume responsibility for unassigned tasks.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities as needed to continually improve the department's performance.
- Regularly and routinely provide suggestions to customers, suppliers and teams working on processes to identify innovations and ideas for improvement. J. Accept and act upon constructive criticism.
- Exhibit willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs.
- Channel concerns appropriately.
- Foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration within department and Medical Center.
- Be an active participant in department meetings by providing positive suggestions and input.
- Assume responsibility for on-going professional development.
- Acts as supervisor on weekends and holidays.
- Coordinates the management of beds with charge nurses.
- Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Must have an active valid Maine RN license.
- Recognition of quality of care and risk issues and report appropriate individual.
- Assessment of age-specific data in terms of patient needs
- Working knowledge of criteria used to assess levels of care within 1 month of hire.
- Maintains annual nursing competences.
- Acquires ACLS certification within first year of hire.
Availability:
- Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.
Contact:
- To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email klandeen@carymed.org.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information .
Schedule: Per-Diem
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$34.50 – $50.54 per hour
The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions.
Job Summary:
The Case Manager is accountable for the organization, and resources that are necessary and appropriate for the achievement of patient outcomes within effective time frames. In addition, the Case Manager will coordinate the plan of care among all members of the health care team. Must have ability to practice under minimal supervision to perform the following four essential activities of Case Management: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Coordination. The Case Manager must assist to reduce practice variations and enhance patient outcomes.
At Cary Medical Center, we take pride in our workplace culture — our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth consecutive year. Here, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly make a difference.
Essential Duties:
Assessment
- Complete the assessment process to identify individual needs and develop a comprehensive case management plan. Information will be gathered from, but not limited to: patient, family, professional and non-professional care givers, employers and/or health records.
- Ongoing monitoring of information relevant to the case management plan. Concurrent reviews are conducted every 1-3 days for ongoing intensity of service, appropriateness of setting and discharge planning.
- Ongoing evaluation of the case management plan's effectiveness including reassessment for any significant decline in status and subsequent new planning required prior to discharge.
Planning
- Complete the planning process to determine specific objectives, goals, and actions designed to meet the patient's needs.
- Implementation of the Case Manager's plan will occur in a timely manner to facilitate accomplishment of the plan objective and goals involving the Physician Advisor as necessary.
Implementation
- Coordination and integration of resources necessary to accomplish the goal of the case management plan with the patient as well as facilitate Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (ITMs).
- Maintain a ready and current working knowledge of insurance reimbursement structure, network provider list, approval criteria, and appeals process.
- The Case Manager will conduct all negotiations for approval/authorization of services and be accountable to conduct/facilitate with the Physician and/or Physician Advisor all appeals or denials received. The Case Manager will establish a professional and productive working relationship with payer source case managers.
- Complete work within acceptable time frame.
- Demonstrate the ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner in periods of increased work load and stress.
- Demonstrate good judgment in handling situations not covered by written or verbal instructions.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of work practices, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- To be knowledgeable and be able to complete CDI on all inpatient charts.
Coordination
- Interact with all members of the health care team, act as a consultant to other personnel and function as a liaison among patient, family, and other health care staff throughout the continuum of care.
- Monitor Resource Management protocols and monitors avoidable days.
- Ensure the process of identification and reporting of nosocomial infections and report to the Infection Control Coordinator.
- Continually strive to make productive use of time through careful coordination of department tasks, setting priorities, and reducing non-essential interruptions in order to be responsive to the needs of the department and the Medical Center.
- Ability to use planning, research, foresight, and facility goals and needs to analyze situations and make decisions without a delay while involving all appropriate parties.
- Promote and continually educate employees on the concept of excellent customer service for all customers of the department, particularly patients, visitor's, physicians, and other employees.
- Consult manager for additional assignments, or independently assume responsibility for unassigned tasks.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities as needed to continually improve the department's performance.
- Regularly and routinely provide suggestions to customers, suppliers and teams working on processes to identify innovations and ideas for improvement. J. Accept and act upon constructive criticism.
- Exhibit willingness to adjust personal schedule in case of workload fluctuations or other departmental needs.
- Channel concerns appropriately.
- Foster a sense of teamwork and collaboration within department and Medical Center.
- Be an active participant in department meetings by providing positive suggestions and input.
- Assume responsibility for on-going professional development.
- Acts as supervisor on weekends and holidays.
- Coordinates the management of beds with charge nurses.
- Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Must have an active valid Maine RN license.
- Recognition of quality of care and risk issues and report appropriate individual.
- Assessment of age-specific data in terms of patient needs
- Working knowledge of criteria used to assess levels of care within 1 month of hire.
- Maintains annual nursing competences.
- Acquires ACLS certification within first year of hire.
Availability:
- Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.
Contact:
- To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email klandeen@carymed.org.
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information .
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What Maine Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse case manager jobs across Maine.
- Active Maine Registered Nurse license issued by the Maine State Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing with at least two years of clinical experience
- Case management certification such as CCM or ACM preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience in care coordination, discharge planning, or utilization review
- Strong working knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care guidelines
- Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Meditech
Registered Nurse Case Manager Jobs in Maine: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse case manager in Maine?
You must first hold an active Maine Registered Nurse license, obtained by passing the NCLEX-RN and applying through the Maine State Board of Nursing. From there, most Maine employers require at least two years of direct clinical experience before moving into a case management role. Earning a Certified Case Manager credential through the Commission for Case Manager Certification strengthens your candidacy significantly, and many MaineHealth and Northern Light Health postings list it as preferred.
How much do registered nurse case managers make in Maine?
Registered nurse case managers in Maine earn a median of about $86,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,160 for the lowest 10% to over $106,950 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse case managers in Maine?
Employers hiring registered nurse case managers in Maine right now include Andwell Health Partners, Affinity Health Management, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maine's integrated health systems and regional managed care plans account for a large share of consistent openings across the state.
Which Maine cities have the most registered nurse case manager jobs?
Augusta, Norway, and Lewiston lead Maine for registered nurse case manager openings. Portland anchors the market as the state's largest city and home to major health system campuses, while Bangor and Augusta generate steady volume through Northern Light Health facilities and state agency contracting, making even smaller population centers active hiring spots.
Are there remote registered nurse case manager jobs in Maine?
Yes, but they are less common than in purely desk-based roles because much of the work involves direct patient interaction, care site visits, and real-time coordination with clinical teams. About 0% of registered nurse case manager openings tied to Maine are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. Utilization review and telephonic case management positions are the segments most likely to be offered as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse case manager in Maine with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building two or more years in a clinical bedside role first, then moving laterally into case management. MaineHealth and Northern Light Health both operate new graduate nurse residency programs that build the acute care foundation employers want before they consider case management candidates. Roles in discharge planning coordination, social work support, or care transition navigation serve as common stepping stones, and obtaining your CCM certification early signals readiness to hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse case manager jobs in Maine?
You can find and apply to registered nurse case manager jobs in Maine on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty focus, then apply directly to the ones that fit. No account is required to view or apply to listings.
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