What is a Nurse Care Manager

Описание: What Is a Nurse Care Manager?

Welcome to Your Care Management Nursepreneur! I’m Natasha—Registered Nurse, Care Management Consultant, and founder of iCareRN. With over 20 years of experience in the U.S. healthcare system, I created this channel to help nurses step into leadership, build their own businesses, and transform care delivery—one patient at a time.

In this video, we’re answering a foundational question:
What exactly is a Nurse Care Manager—and why does this role matter now more than ever?

If you’re a nurse who wants to transition from bedside care into a more flexible, meaningful, and sustainable career—or a provider or patient curious about how care coordination works—this video is for you.

In this video, you’ll learn:
✔️ What a Nurse Care Manager does day-to-day
✔️ How nurses use clinical judgment, education, and advocacy to support patients with chronic conditions
✔️ Real-life examples of how Nurse Care Managers prevent complications
✔️ Why nurses are uniquely qualified to lead in care management
✔️ What skills are needed (spoiler: you already have them!)
✔️ Whether you need certification to get started
✔️ The iCARE framework for nurse-led care coordination
✔️ Where Nurse Care Managers work—including independent businesses from home

What Is Care Management?
Care management is a patient-centered, team-based approach that helps individuals—especially those with chronic conditions—stay healthy, avoid unnecessary hospital visits, and get the support they need between appointments.

Nurse Care Managers play a key role in:
Reviewing medical records
Following up with patients
Monitoring for red flags
Educating on lifestyle and medications
Coordinating with doctors, pharmacies, specialists, and caregivers
Making sure nothing falls through the cracks

Real-World Example:
Just recently, I spoke with a patient who was experiencing sudden lip swelling. Immediately, I recognized the signs of angioedema, a possible reaction to certain blood pressure medications. I advised her to stop the medication and contact her doctor right away. The next day, I followed up to ensure she received care and a new prescription.

That’s what Nurse Care Managers do—we bridge the gap between office visits and everyday life. We catch what others miss. We follow through when the system stops short. And we make sure patients feel seen, heard, and safe.

Do You Need Certification?
No. If you’re a licensed RN or LPN, you’re already qualified to be a Nurse Care Manager. While certifications exist, they are optional—not required to start your own care management business or deliver services like Chronic Care Management (CCM) or Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM).

What you do need is a system, a plan, and the right support—and that’s what this channel is here for.

Where Can Nurse Care Managers Work?
Everywhere.
✅ Primary care practices
✅ Specialty clinics
✅ Hospitals
✅ Insurance companies
✅ Home health
✅ Telehealth
✅ And now more than ever—as independent care management consultants and business owners

Nurses across the country are launching businesses that offer care management services from home. Many are securing provider contracts, billing for chronic care coordination, and using technology to track outcomes and support patients in real time.

Want to Start Your Own Care Management Business?
This is where it begins. If you’re a nurse ready to create more income, impact, and independence, subscribe to this channel and explore the resources.

I created the Empower Care Management Mentorship Program to walk you through every step—choosing your business model, setting up services, getting provider contracts, and building a sustainable, ethical care management business.

Learn more here: https://icarernllc.com/care-managemen...

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