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RN Care Manager - Hip & Knee

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Sanford Health

Rapid City, South Dakota

Posted Sep 5

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Role

Term
Permanent
Accepts
RN

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Pay

About this role

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

  • Facility: Black Hills Surg Hosp
  • Location: Rapid City, SD
  • Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
  • Shift: Day

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Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $32.00 - $48.00

Department Details

Great Schedule! Monday - Fridays with no weekends There is not direct patient care for this role, all contact with patients will be via phone call Help patients be cleared for surgery while working partnering with providers, anesthesiologists, and other RN Care Managers

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Competitive Package: We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of a leading health system. 401k employer contribution match Reputation for Excellence: Black Hills Surgical Hospital consistently ranks among the nation’s top surgical hospitals — you’ll be part of a team that’s known and respected. Professional Growth: Access to Sanford Health’s robust development programs, continuing education, and advancement opportunities. Beautiful Location: Live and work at the gateway to the Black Hills — Rapid City offers stunning scenery, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming community.

Job Summary

Responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care. Collects and relays information (assessment, screening, diagnostic testing results and risk stratification) to providers on both hospital and clinic patients enrolled in the approved programs. Develops and provides individualized patient education based on assessed needs.

Develops and implements individualized care plan. Assists with the coordination of patient care across the continuum by collaborating with the inter-professional team and community partners. Works with the clinical team and may manage the disease registries by identifying and following up with patients not meeting clinical and evidenced-based goals as well as Sanford approved clinical guidelines.

Provides services that focus on health and wellness. Provides healthcare leadership, coordination of services, and the implementation of evidence-based practice to support the overall goals of the designated setting and/or program. Applies population health care management strategies to panels of patients.

Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred in Bemidji and Rapid City. Required in Fargo and Sioux Falls (Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics). Required in Bismarck or enrolled and starting a Bachelor’s degree program within one year of hire with a completion date within three years upon date of hire into position.

Required in Fargo Network and Sioux Falls Network, or employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Approval from the Nursing Executive for the market is required in order to waive the bachelor degree requirement (at time of hire). Additionally, for Rural Health Network facilities, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements.

Graduate from an accredited nursing program, including, but not limited to, those accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).

Minimum Of Two Years’ Clinical Experience Preferred.

Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.

Basic Life Support (BLS) is required and must be obtained within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

  • Req Number: R-0272974
  • Job Function: Care Coordination
  • Featured: No

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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred in Bemidji and Rapid City. Required in Fargo and Sioux Falls (Sanford USD Medical Center and Clinics). Required in Bismarck or enrolled and starting a Bachelor’s degree program within one year of hire with a completion date within three years upon date of hire into position. Required in Fargo Network and Sioux Falls Network, or employees hired after January, 2025, who do not possess a Bachelor’s degree in the required field, leadership may consider an educational plan with proven continuous action toward achieving a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing within five years of hire into position. Approval from the Nursing Executive for the market is required in order to waive the bachelor degree requirement (at time of hire). Additionally, for Rural Health Network facilities, for current employees, leadership may have considered acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency based on facility size, rural market, and business need, prior to new Sanford education requirements.
  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program, including, but not limited to, those accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
  • Minimum Of Two Years’ Clinical Experience Preferred.
  • Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required and must be obtained within six months of employment.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Place

City
Rapid City, South Dakota
Median rent
$1,109/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$70,870/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
11% below the national average

Rapid City area index 89.2, where 100 is the national average.

Rapid City, known as the 'Gateway to the Black Hills,' offers nurses frontier charm and outdoor adventure. Downtown features the City of Presidents walking tour with bronze presidential statues. Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park sit within easy driving distance for weekend exploration.

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