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Centene Corporation

Acute Care RN Care Manager – ED, Med, Surg, ICU

Centene Corporation

. Assess and coordinate medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for complex/high-acuity populations .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $65 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing personalized care plans and coordinating medical services for high-acuity populations, while ensuring compliance with clinical guidelines and enhancing quality of care. Proficient in conducting in-home assessments and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to advocate for member needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Registered Nurse - State LicensurePatient Care ExperienceCare Plan DevelopmentIn-Home AssessmentsResource Utilization Group Certification

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Hard Skills
Care CoordinationClinical AssessmentPatient AdvocacyService AuthorizationQuality ImprovementData ReviewDisease EducationCare ManagementComplications MonitoringTreatment Facilitation
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationCoachingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Texas RN LicenseCompact State RN LicenseResource Utilization Group Certification
Industry Keywords
Acute CareHigh-Acuity PopulationsLong-Term CareClinical GuidelinesEmergency Room ExperienceMultispecialty ICU ExperienceMed/Surg ExperienceCardiac ExperienceTelemetry ExperienceHome Visits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assess and coordinate medical and supporting services across the continuum of care for complex/high-acuity populations
  • Develop personalized care plans/service plans for long-term care members
  • Evaluate service needs and recommend plans for high-risk/high-acuity members
  • Continuously assess care plans and collaborate with care management teams, providers, specialists, and community resources
  • Coordinate between members/families/caregivers and care provider teams
  • Monitor member status, complications, clinical symptoms, changes in condition, and progress toward care goals
  • Review member data, referrals, and intake assessments to improve quality and operating performance
  • Facilitate member services, treatments, revised care plans, and service authorizations
  • Collect, document, and maintain member information and care management activities
  • Educate members and families/caregivers on disease processes, care gaps, provider instructions, care options, referrals, benefits, and community resources
  • Act as liaison and member advocate between members/families, physicians, and facilities/agencies
  • Perform home and other site visits as required
  • Partner with leadership to improve quality of care and cost-effective service delivery
  • May precept and coach clinical new hires, support onboarding, and assess competency readiness
  • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 6+ years of direct patient care experience with adults, children, or adolescents in the acute care/hospital setting
  • Emergency Room, Multispecialty ICU, Med/Surg, Cardiac, OR/Prep-Op, or Telemetry experience preferred
  • Must have a Texas RN license and/or Compact State RN license
  • Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing or a Bachelor's degree and 4–6 years of related experience
  • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required, or NP - Nurse Practitioner - Current State's Nurse Licensure required
  • Resource Utilization Group (RUG) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire
  • Travel for member visits is required
  • Ability to perform in-home assessments and member visits around Southwest Houston, TX
  • Compliance with state, federal, and clinical guidelines

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Mileage reimbursement for weekly travel
  • Competitive pay
  • Health insurance
  • 401K
  • Stock purchase plans
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off plus holidays
  • Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules