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Registered Nurse Care Manager - Acute Physical Rehab

CHRISTUS Health

Lake Charles, Louisiana

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RNPhysical RehabilitationAcute CareCase Management

Last seen active Jul 28, 2026

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The RN Care Manager (CM) II works with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM ensures that the patient is progressing toward desired outcomes by continuously monitoring patient care through assessments and/or evaluations. Assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members. Identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM plans effectively to meet patient need, manage length of stay and promote efficient utilization of resources to include the facilitation of patient care across the continuum, intervening as necessary to remove barriers to timely and efficient care delivery and reimbursement and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • BSN Degree from an accredited nursing program or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS RN Care Manager I position required
  • Master's degree in nursing preferred
  • Program management experience preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Critical and analytical thinking skills
  • Demonstrated clinical competency
  • Working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement, and managed care reimbursement
  • Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute levels of care and community resources

About the employer

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CHRISTUS Health
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CHRISTUS Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit Catholic health system with operations in San Antonio, TX, and globally. Led by President and CEO Ernie Sadau, the system has earned the prestigious 'Great Place to Work' national certification in consecutive years, with…

3.4 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Great Place to Work certified with 83% employee approval rating, 24 points above typical U.S. company
  • Faith-based mission-driven culture with clear, well-communicated core values
  • Consecutive-year Great Place to Work certification indicates sustained employee satisfaction

What reviewers flag

  • Specific negative feedback from nurses was not captured in the provided research sources
  • Faith-based Catholic culture may not align with all nursing professionals' personal preferences or work style expectations
  • Job descriptions emphasize need to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, suggesting potentially demanding clinical environments
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Living in Lake Charles, LA

Lake Charles sits in southwest Louisiana near the Gulf Coast, offering nurses a blend of Cajun culture, outdoor recreation along the Calcasieu River, and a relaxed pace of life. The downtown area features local dining and gaming entertainment, while nearby Prien Lake provides waterfront scenery for off-duty unwinding.

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Metro price level · Lake Charles area
85.9
14% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,109/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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