Also called: RN Care Manager, Care Coordinator RN
Coordinates the care of patients with complex needs so nothing falls through the cracks.
Calls a patient after hospital discharge to make sure they picked up medications, arranges home health visits, and works with insurance to approve rehab.
Estimate based on BLS registered nurses (May 2025 median about $95k); specialty and region shift pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. ADN or BSN, RN license, then experience in the specialty; certification optional.
Ways in: 4-year college, 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Nursing.
Growing faster than average. Tracks registered nurses overall (faster than average).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI flags high-risk patients and drafts care plans, so each case manager covers more; coordination and trust stay human.
Classes: Biology, Psychology, Spanish, Business or office tech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 29-1141.
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