RN Care Manager, $7500 sign on bonus opportunity (Full time weekdays) Join to apply for the RN Care Manager, $7500 sign on bonus opportunity (Full time weekdays) role at UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences .
Closing Date: 11/26/2025
Type of Position: Management - Operations
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Not specified
Sponsorship Available: No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers benefits and perks for benefits-eligible positions:
Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: 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
Summary of Job Duties: The RN Care Manager is responsible for managing the continuum of care for admission through discharge for assigned patients. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of the RN scope of practice, current state requirements, CMS Conditions of Participation, EMTALA, Patient Bill of Rights, AB 1203 and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to discharge planning. The RN Care Manager partners with the multi-disciplinary team, utilizes scientific evidence for best practices, relevant data and compliance with the Mission and Core Values of UAMS.
Hybrid remote staffing model opportunity may be available, but not required. Remote work is subject to the staffing needs of the department.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, ADN, or Diploma RN Degree
Three (3) years RN experience with current BLS certification
Valid Arkansas Registered Nursing License
Preferred Qualifications:
National Nursing Certification
BSN preferred; Certified Case Manager (CCM) or American Case Management (ACM) certification
Additional Responsibilities/Competencies:
Excellent communication skills
Basic computer skills
Strong work ethics and accountability
Job Requirements / Additional Information:
Initiates appropriate referrals to internal and external interdisciplinary teams.
Establishes a working diagnosis on every patient at the time of the initial review.
Communicates the target length of stay estimated discharge on every patient at the time of the initial review and coordinates the discharge planning process in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Documents all team, physician, and patient/family communication and concerns pertaining to coordinating of care and services.
Communicates with physicians regarding the level of care or admission status when appropriate criteria are not met for inpatient, observation, or continued stay review.
Identifies, intervenes on taking a proactive approach to ensure right time discharges and documents avoidable and denied days and discharge delays.
Identifies patients/families with psychosocial and/or non-medical discharge planning needs and refers to the Social Work team member as appropriate.
Assesses the patient prior to discharge to determine if the plan is appropriate and makes necessary revisions.
Identifies and refers cases appropriate for Ethics Committee consideration.
Participates in Performance Improvement, Evidenced Based Practice/Research process. Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice.
Acts as a resource to others in the performance of duties.
Demonstrates a commitment to the personal and professional development of other UAMS employees.
Participates in recruitment/retention of staff. Facilitates development and implementation of nursing practice standards that are evidence-based and in compliance with standards.
May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits Information: Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Required Documents to Apply: License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: askrecruitment@uams.edu
Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing. This position is subject to pre-employment screening. A criminal history will be evaluated in relation to job responsibilities and business necessity.
Physical Requirements: Constant Physical Activity: Hearing; Frequent Physical Activity: Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking; Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Stooping
Employment type: Full-time
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