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Sutter Health
Santa Cruz, California

RN Case Manager, Home Health

Registered NurseIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$77.5-$103.74/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

SCAH-Sutter Care at Home - Santa Cruz

Position Overview

Accountable for the assessment, coordination delivery and evaluation of in-home nursing care, including direct patient care, patient/family education and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care to all patients in assigned area.

Develops, implements, manages/coordinates an optimal interdisciplinary plan of care that incorporates psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors.

Fosters and maintains collaborative relationships between patients, their family/support group, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communications.

Adheres to polices, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws/regulations and codes to promote a quality, highly reliable patient experience.

Job Description

Education

Other: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Certification & Licensure

  • RN-Registered Nurse from the state where care will be provided
  • BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • DL-Valid Drivers License
  • AUTO-Automobile Insurance

Typical Experience

5 years recent relevant experience

Skills and Knowledge

Demonstrated proficient knowledge and competence with regard to nursing theories, concepts and practices; medical terminology; anatomy; and physiology.

Working knowledge of the healthcare industry, safety precaution policies, best practices regarding patient care and privacy, and changes in local/state/federal regulations.

Possess written and verbal communications skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.

Proficient knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Outlook), Electronic Health Record.

Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize patient care, assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and practices to achieve objectives and meet time sensitive activities.

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet

Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.

Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

  • Identify, evaluate and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
  • Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI).

Build collaborate relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

Yes

Position Status: Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

  • Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
  • Pay Range is $77.50 to $103.74 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.

Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

The RN Case Manager is responsible for the assessment, coordination, and delivery of in-home nursing care for patients. They develop and manage interdisciplinary care plans while maintaining collaborative relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing with a valid RN license and at least 5 years of recent relevant experience. Proficiency in electronic health records and strong organizational skills are required to manage patient care effectively.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare coordinationInterdisciplinary care planningPatient educationCommunication skillsPrivacy compliance

Home Health Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$188k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $170k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Nurse Case Manager market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in nurse case managerranked against 2,789 Nurse Case Manager listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$161k–$216kNurse Case Manager median $123k (middle half $115k–$134k)34 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$170k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nurse Case Manager listings in California451 active6,076 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,789 Nurse Case Manager listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Case Manager, Home Health at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Nurse Case Manager — ranked against 2,789 active Nurse Case Manager listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Nurse Case Manager Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 12 employers
4
<$100k
4
$100k-115k
5
$115k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs
401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

RN Case Manager, Home Health

Sutter Health · San Mateo, California

$78.3-$109.62/hr
#2

RN Case Manager, Home Healht

Sutter Health · Alameda, California

$73.11-$98.24/hr
#3

RN CASE MANAGER

$51.5-$72.25/hr
#4

Telephonic Nurse Case Manager II, California

$40.02-$65.5/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Nurse Case Manager listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,789 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Sutter Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Sacramento, California
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Comprehensive benefits package

Living in Santa Cruz

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.43M
Typical market rent
$3,418/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
109.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.