RN Care Manager

University of Arkansas System

. Manage the continuum of care for admission through discharge for assigned patients .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeLittle Rock • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing patient care from admission to discharge, applying regulatory requirements, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in patient assessment, discharge planning, and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Registered Nursing LicenseBaccalaureate Degree in NursingThree Years RN ExperienceCurrent BLS CertificationNational Nursing Certification

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Hard Skills

Patient AssessmentDischarge PlanningCare CoordinationEvidence-Based PracticeDocumentation in Medical Records

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Work EthicsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

Basic Computer Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Case Manager (CCM)American Case Management (ACM)

Industry Keywords

Continuum of CareCMS Conditions of ParticipationEMTALAPatient Bill of RightsPerformance Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the continuum of care for admission through discharge for assigned patients
Apply RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203, and other applicable regulatory requirements
Partner with the multidisciplinary team and use scientific evidence, relevant data, and UAMS Mission and Core Values
Initiate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams
Establish a working diagnosis at the initial review
Communicate target length of stay and estimated discharge, and coordinate discharge planning
Document team, physician, and patient/family communications and care coordination concerns
Communicate with physicians regarding level of care or admission status
Identify and address discharge delays, avoidable days, and denied days
Identify psychosocial or non-medical discharge planning needs and refer to Social Work
Assess patients before discharge and revise plans as necessary
Identify and refer cases for Ethics Committee consideration
Participate in Performance Improvement, Evidence-Based Practice/Research, and quality evaluation
Support integration of current evidence into nursing practice
Provide patient/family education
Implement plans of care using interdisciplinary Patient and Family Centered Care
Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary teams
Document care in the medical record and report variances
Act as a resource to others and support employee professional development
Participate in staff recruitment and retention
Facilitate evidence-based nursing practice standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, ADN, or Diploma RN Degree
Three (3) years RN experience
Current BLS certification
Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment
Subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification)
National Nursing Certification preferred
BSN preferred; Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy