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RN Care Manager - Inpatient - Part Time

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Part time

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Tell me about your experience with care management, discharge planning or utilization review.

What they are checking: Whether they bring real care management skills or are coming purely from bedside nursing.

Tell me about a time you prevented a readmission through your planning.

What they are checking: Whether they see readmission prevention as part of their job and can point to a real example.

What would you do

A patient is medically ready to leave, but there is no skilled nursing bed available. What do you do?

What they are checking: Problem solving with families, facilities and the care team when the ideal plan is not possible.

The family wants the patient to go to a facility, but the patient wants to go home. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Respecting patient choice and capacity while working through family concerns about safety.

As a part-time care manager, how do you hand off your patients so nothing falls through?

What they are checking: Clear documentation and handoffs that keep discharge plans moving on days they are not working.

How do you work with physicians who want to keep a patient longer than criteria support?

What they are checking: Respectful collaboration and knowing how to involve physician advisors when there is disagreement.

About the work

Walk me through how you plan a discharge for a patient going home with new equipment and medications.

What they are checking: Coordinating services, equipment and education so the patient is safe at home and does not bounce back.

How do you use criteria like InterQual or MCG to decide if a patient meets inpatient or observation status?

What they are checking: Utilization review knowledge, which affects both patient costs and hospital payment.

How do you explain Medicare observation status to a confused patient or family?

What they are checking: Clear explanation of a hard topic that affects patients' costs and coverage after discharge.

How do you manage a large caseload and decide who needs your attention first?

What they are checking: Prioritizing complex or high-risk discharges so the most vulnerable patients get the most planning.

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The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : The RN Care Manager is responsible for coordination of multiple disciplines and resources to facilitate transition of the patient to the appropriate level on the continuum of care. Develops a plan of care to ensure the highest quality care with the best outcomes for the patient in the most cost-effective manner. Integrates decisions of committees into the operation and activities of the department. Job Description: Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Every 9th Weekend Rotation 1 Holiday per Year KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Utilizes nursing process, evidenced-based practice, and unit-specific competencies to complete an accurate and timely assessment of the patient’s needs, goals, preferences, and resources available. • Facilitates the development of a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, family, caregiver, and health care team. Determines the appropriate level of care and coordinates the interdisciplinary treatment and plan of care. • Arranges appropriate and prompt access to care transition needs, primary care providers, physician specialists, and similar services/equipment as necessary. • Evaluates progress toward the goals/expected outcomes of the plan, facilitates the progression of care, and ensures revisions in response to changes in patient needs and condition. Proactively identifies, communicates, and resolves barriers that impede the progression of care. • Communicates information effectively to the health care team, patient, caregivers/families, and those involved in the treatment and patient’s care. • Advocates on behalf of patients/families and caregivers for service access and insurance benefits allowing informed choice within the constraints of regulations, and for the protection of the patient’s health, safety, and rights. • Evaluates the options available and balances cost and quality to ensure the optimal clinical and financial outcomes. • Collaborates with multiple disciplines internally and externally to effectively and efficiently identify and provide available community resources/potential partners, and advocates for resolution of gaps in the available resources. • Collaborates with managers, physicians, medical directors, advisory groups, and treatment teams for issues related to physician practices and best practices for the patient’s plan of care. QUALIFICATIONS: • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. ADN candidates must also hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, Health Science, or equivalent). Candidates currently enrolled in a BSN completion program may also be considered. • Current Wisconsin RN License • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS • National Certification in Care Management (e.g., CCM or ACM) required within one year of hire for candidates with an ADN. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Climate controlled office setting with daily movement throughout the facility • Interaction with department members and other healthcare providers Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. . Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Scheduled FTE: 0.5 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

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