RN Care Manager At Athena Healthcare Orange, California

The RN Care Manager position offers an opportunity for experienced nurses to bring their clinical expertise and care coordination skills to a large, mission-driven healthcare organization with deep roots across California. As the RN Care Manager plays a key role in supporting patients throughout the continuum of care, this position is ideal for professionals who value patient-centered practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a workplace committed to compassionate service. With an emphasis on improving communication, addressing social determinants of health, and ensuring seamless transitions, the RN Care Manager supports the organization’s long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality care to diverse communities across Southern California.

Job Summary

• Position: RN Care Manager
• Company: Athena Healthcare
• Location: Orange, California
• Employment Type: Full-time (Contract)
• Salary Range: $117,000  $182,000 per year
• Industry: Healthcare, Nursing, Case Management

About the Company

The organization represented in this posting has served California communities for decades, offering a broad range of medical and educational services from Los Angeles to Orange County, the High Desert, and various surrounding areas. Known for its excellence in multiple specialties including neurosciences, cardiology, orthopedics, pediatrics, emergency care, and oncology, the network delivers a full continuum of services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This includes diagnostic centers, specialty clinics, physician groups, community outreach, hospice, home care services, and a dedicated high school that supports future healthcare professionals.

The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. Its mission centers on the promise to “Know me, care for me, ease my way,” and every team member is supported in their professional growth. With more than 120,000 employees across multiple states, the organization fosters a culture that values compassion, excellence, and service to underserved populations.

Employees benefit from competitive salaries, shift differentials, comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement plans with matching, paid leave, parental programs, wellness resources, and long-term career development opportunities.

About the Role

The RN Care Manager serves as an essential part of the Care Management Team and works closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, social workers, payers, and other healthcare professionals. The role focuses on ensuring effective communication, proper utilization of resources, and smooth transitions of care.

The position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across various disciplines. As part of the care continuum, the RN Care Manager supports patients in navigating their healthcare journeys while maintaining patient autonomy and addressing critical social factors affecting health outcomes. This full-time role includes 8-hour day shifts and participation in weekend rotations as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate care across the healthcare continuum, supporting patients throughout their medical journey.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate resource utilization and care planning.
• Support patients during transitions of care to promote continuity, safety, and high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in weekend rotations and contribute to a collaborative care management environment.
• Promote effective communication among care team members, patients, families, and external partners.
• Identify and address social determinants of health that influence patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent experience.
• Active California Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a healthcare-related setting (acute, ambulatory, post-acute, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Case Management, Care Coordination, or Utilization Management, or completion of the Care Manager Transitions in Practice (TIP) program.
• Recent inpatient RN experience with adult patients.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related healthcare field.
• Case Management Certification (CCM or ACM).
• Experience in hospital-based Case Management or Discharge Planning.

Benefits

Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plans with employer matching, paid time off, disability coverage, life insurance, wellness programs, and parental leave. Relocation assistance and bonus eligibility are not available for this role.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply here