Registered Nurse Case Manager Jobs in New Jersey
Registered Nurse Case Manager jobs in New Jersey draw steady demand across health systems, managed care organizations, and insurance carriers, with openings ranging from entry-level case coordinators through senior utilization review nurses. The strongest hiring concentrations sit in Newark, Trenton, and the greater Princeton corridor, where employers like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey have lasting footprints. Transition of care, utilization management, and workers' compensation case management are the sub-specialties seeing the most consistent activity across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Help us elevate our patient care to a whole new level! Join our Community Care team as an industry leader in serving our members by utilizing best-in-class operating and clinical models. You can have life-changing impact on our Community Care members. Community Care is a member centric, team-delivered, community-based care management model that joins members where they are. With compassionate attention and excellent communication, we collaborate with members, providers, and community organizations to address the full continuum of our members' health care and social determinate needs. Join us in this exciting opportunity as we grow and expand to change lives in new markets across the country.
Fundamental Components and Physical Requirements
- Acts as a liaison with member/client/family/employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel as appropriate.
- Implements and coordinated all case management activities relating to catastrophic cases and chronically ill members/clients across the continuum of care that can include consultant referrals, home care visits, the use of community resources, and alternative level of care.
- Interacts with members/ clients telephonically or in person. May be required to meet with members/clients in their homes, work sites, or physician's office to provide ongoing case management services.
- Assesses and analyzes injured, acute, or chronically ill members/clients medical and/or vocational status; develops a plan of care to facilitate the member/client's appropriate condition management to optimize wellness and medical outcomes, aid timely return to work or optimal functioning, and determination of eligibility for benefits as appropriate.
- Communicates with member/client and other stakeholders as appropriate (e.g. medical providers, attorneys, employers, and insurance carriers) telephonically or in person.
- Prepares all required documentation of case work activities as appropriate.
- Interacts and consults with internal multidisciplinary team as indicated to help member/client maximize best health outcomes.
- May make outreach to treating physician or specialists concerning course of care and treatment as appropriate.
- Provides educational and prevention information for best medical outcomes.
- Applies all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services; applies all special instruction required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources.
- Testifies as required to substantiate any relevant case work or reports.
- Conducts and evaluation of members/ clients' needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions using clinical tools and information/data.
- Utilizes care management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- Facilitates appropriate condition management, optimize overall wellness and medical outcomes, appropriate and timely return to baseline, and optimal function or return to work.
- Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes, as well as opportunities to enhance a members/clients' overall wellness through integration.
- Monitors member/clients progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must reside in New Jersey
- Candidate must have an active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License
- 3+ years clinical practice experience
- 2+ years case management, discharge planning, and/or home health care coordination experience
- Ability to occasionally travel up to 10% within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities as directed by Leadership and/or as business needs arise
- 2+ years proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Medicare members with diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), post-acute care, hospice, palliative care, and/or cardiac
- Managed care experience
- Willing and able to obtain additional state RN licenses (if needed)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, remotely, and field based
- Efficient and effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (REQUIRED)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (PREFERRED)
License
- Candidate must have an active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/29/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Help us elevate our patient care to a whole new level! Join our Community Care team as an industry leader in serving our members by utilizing best-in-class operating and clinical models. You can have life-changing impact on our Community Care members. Community Care is a member centric, team-delivered, community-based care management model that joins members where they are. With compassionate attention and excellent communication, we collaborate with members, providers, and community organizations to address the full continuum of our members' health care and social determinate needs. Join us in this exciting opportunity as we grow and expand to change lives in new markets across the country.
Fundamental Components and Physical Requirements
- Acts as a liaison with member/client/family/employer, provider(s), insurance companies, and healthcare personnel as appropriate.
- Implements and coordinated all case management activities relating to catastrophic cases and chronically ill members/clients across the continuum of care that can include consultant referrals, home care visits, the use of community resources, and alternative level of care.
- Interacts with members/ clients telephonically or in person. May be required to meet with members/clients in their homes, work sites, or physician's office to provide ongoing case management services.
- Assesses and analyzes injured, acute, or chronically ill members/clients medical and/or vocational status; develops a plan of care to facilitate the member/client's appropriate condition management to optimize wellness and medical outcomes, aid timely return to work or optimal functioning, and determination of eligibility for benefits as appropriate.
- Communicates with member/client and other stakeholders as appropriate (e.g. medical providers, attorneys, employers, and insurance carriers) telephonically or in person.
- Prepares all required documentation of case work activities as appropriate.
- Interacts and consults with internal multidisciplinary team as indicated to help member/client maximize best health outcomes.
- May make outreach to treating physician or specialists concerning course of care and treatment as appropriate.
- Provides educational and prevention information for best medical outcomes.
- Applies all laws and regulations that apply to the provision of rehabilitation services; applies all special instruction required by individual insurance carriers and referral sources.
- Testifies as required to substantiate any relevant case work or reports.
- Conducts and evaluation of members/ clients' needs and benefit plan eligibility and facilitates integrative functions using clinical tools and information/data.
- Utilizes care management processes in compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures.
- Facilitates appropriate condition management, optimize overall wellness and medical outcomes, appropriate and timely return to baseline, and optimal function or return to work.
- Develops a proactive course of action to address issues presented to enhance the short and long-term outcomes, as well as opportunities to enhance a members/clients' overall wellness through integration.
- Monitors member/clients progress toward desired outcomes through assessment and evaluation
Required Qualifications
- Candidate must reside in New Jersey
- Candidate must have an active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License
- 3+ years clinical practice experience
- 2+ years case management, discharge planning, and/or home health care coordination experience
- Ability to occasionally travel up to 10% within a designated geographic area for in-person case management activities as directed by Leadership and/or as business needs arise
- 2+ years proficiency with standard corporate software applications, including Microsoft Word, Teams, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Medicare members with diabetes, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic kidney disease (CKD), post-acute care, hospice, palliative care, and/or cardiac
- Managed care experience
- Willing and able to obtain additional state RN licenses (if needed)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communications, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently, remotely, and field based
- Efficient and effective computer skills including navigating multiple systems and keyboarding
Education
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (REQUIRED)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (PREFERRED)
License
- Candidate must have an active and unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) Compact License
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$66,575.00 - $142,576.00This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 08/29/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse case manager jobs across New Jersey.
- Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Active RN licensure with at least two years of clinical nursing experience required
- Case management certification such as CCM or ACM strongly preferred or required
- Demonstrated experience in utilization review, care coordination, or discharge planning
- Familiarity with managed care guidelines including InterQual or Milliman criteria
- Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic health record systems
Registered Nurse Case Manager Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse case manager in New Jersey?
You must first hold an active RN license issued or recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most employers in the state then look for clinical experience before moving into case management. Pursuing a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Case Manager designation from the Commission for Case Manager Certification strengthens your candidacy significantly within New Jersey's competitive managed care and health system market.
How much do registered nurse case managers make in New Jersey?
Registered nurse case managers in New Jersey earn a median of about $106,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,060 for the lowest 10% to over $135,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse case managers in New Jersey?
Employers hiring registered nurse case managers in New Jersey right now include CVS Health, The IMA, and Rutgers University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's dense concentration of major health systems and large managed care and insurance carriers means hiring activity tends to be consistent throughout the year rather than seasonal.
Which New Jersey cities have the most registered nurse case manager jobs?
Trenton, Newark, and Morristown have the most registered nurse case manager openings in New Jersey right now. The distribution reflects where the state's major health systems and managed care headquarters are anchored, with Newark drawing volume from large academic medical centers and insurance carriers, while cities like Trenton and Princeton benefit from proximity to regional health networks and specialty care facilities serving central New Jersey.
Are there remote registered nurse case manager jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than many nursing roles, because case management work is heavily telephonic and documentation-based rather than hands-on clinical. About 78% of registered nurse case manager openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting genuine flexibility in the field. Utilization review and telephonic care coordination positions tend to be the most remote-accessible functions within this specialty.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse case manager in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to build clinical experience first, then target transition-of-care coordinator or discharge planning roles within New Jersey hospital systems such as RWJBarnabas Health or Hackensack Meridian Health, which regularly bring in nurses from med-surg or step-down units. Earning your CCM credential while still in a bedside role signals serious intent to move into case management. Insurance carriers like Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey also hire nurses into junior care management associate roles that serve as a direct bridge into full case management.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse case manager jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to registered nurse case manager jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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