Case Manager; RN), Registered Nurse

Case Manager Registered Nurse (RN)

Status/FTE: FT / 0.8-1.0 FTE

Shift length: 8 hours

Start Time: 0800

Unit: Care Management

Schedule Requirements (including weekends, holidays): Monday-Friday, rotating weekends.

• Current state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• BLS for Healthcare Provider upon hire
• Three (3) years of acute care experience
• Must have strong knowledge of managed care, medical assistance, and Medicare reimbursement.
• Working knowledge of advanced directives, guardianship, abuse and neglect.

• BSN preferred
• One (1) year of case management experience

The role of the Hospital RN Case Manager is to increase patient throughput to the most appropriate level of care while facilitating interdisciplinary care across the continuum. The RN CM will assist in identifying patients appropriate for admission, observation, or other patient status. They will function as a liaison between physicians, physician advisors, other professional staff, residential or nursing facilities, community agencies, patients and families, and department staff.

The role includes the management of social issues that impact patient classification and ongoing medical management of patient care needs. The RN CM will assist in identifying physician and staff documentation opportunities to support quality and pay for performance indicators. Utilization review on authorization of observation, inpatient, and surgical patients may be required at times in this role to assist with claims and denials.

Goal is to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote health and manage illness in a cost effective and quality driven manner.

Kelli Hantle, khantle

For additional details, please visit mtnurses.org to review the collective bargaining agreement for MNA Local #15 Community Medical Center.

At Community Medical Center, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well‑being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you’re not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a registered nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Derek Palmer by texting or calling via phone 509‑795‑0060.

You’ll make an impact by utilizing your specialized plan-of-care intervention and serving as a patient-care innovator. You will shape exceptional patient journeys every day and leverage your skills and our cutting‑edge technology to directly impact patient wellbeing.

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Charge RN and Certification pay if eligible
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible‑spending and health‑savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full‑time employees
• Income‑protection programs, such as life, accident, critical‑injury insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters.

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.

This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39‑2‑205‑39‑2‑211.