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Summary: Registered Nurse (RN) - Care ManagerUpper Great Lakes Family Health Center (UGLFHC)Are you a Registered Nurse who wants to make a real difference- without the burnout of bedside care? Join Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center as a Care Manager RN, where you'll partner with patients, families, and care teams to improve health outcomes and change lives across our communities.Why You'll Love This RoleMeaningful, relationship-based nursing workDaytime, clinic-based environment - no evenings, weekends or holidays!Opportunity to reduce hospitalizations and ER visitsCollaborative, mission-driven healthcare teamMake an impact beyond the exam roomWhat You'll DoAs a Care Manager RN, you'll play a key role in coordinating care for patients with complex medical and social needs. Your work will help patients navigate the healthcare system and achieve better long-term outcomes.Key responsibilities include:Coordinating and monitoring patient care to optimize health outcomesIdentifying and supporting high-risk patientsDeveloping and managing individualized, patient-centered care plansProviding patient education and motivational interviewing to promote self-managementCollaborating with primary care providers, specialists, hospitals, and community resourcesConducting post-hospital follow-ups, medication reconciliation, and care transitionsManaging a caseload (up to 250 patients) with a focus on prevention and continuity of careMaintaining accurate documentation and supporting care management billingWork EnvironmentClinic/office-based settingOccasional travel between clinic locationsPhysical requirements include standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbsNon-exempt position; occasional hours over 40/week may be requiredAbout UGLFHCUpper Great Lakes Family Health Center is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. We value teamwork, innovation, and putting patients first-always.Ready to make an impact as an RN beyond the bedside?Apply today and be part of a team that's transforming care-one patient at a time.Job Qualifications:What We're Looking ForCurrent, unrestricted Michigan RN licenseCPR/BLS certificationBachelor's degree in Nursing (or equivalent experience)Strong communication and organizational skillsExperience or interest in care coordination, population health, or chronic disease managementFamiliarity with FQHCs and/or the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model is a plusComfort using EHRs and standard office software