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Seattle Children's
Seattle, Washington

Manager, Case Management (RN or MSW)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$195k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We’re seeking a vision-driven Clinical Manager (RN or MSW) to partner with our Care Coordination Director and shape the future of our Case Management department. If you are a compassionate leader who thrives on operational excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered strategies, this is your chance to make your biggest impact yet.

What We Offer

  • $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualifying external candidates
  • Relocation Assistance to make Seattle your new home
  • Competitive Leadership Compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Impactful Mission leading a dedicated team committed to providing hope, care, and cures for every child

For RN Manager

  • Required Education and Experience
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN). A Master's degree in Nursing may be substituted provided the incumbent also possesses a Bachelors degree in another field.

  • Minimum three (3) years of related clinical nursing experience in an acute health care setting.
  • Demonstrated performance improvement leadership experience.

Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience providing day to day leadership/management to the assigned group of employees in a clinical setting.

Required Credentials

  • Current Washington State RN license.
  • National certification in case management must be obtained within three years (3) of employment.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers. Current PEARS or PALS certification will be accepted in lieu of BLS.

Preferred

  • Master’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of degree’s including bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) and master’s degree in Business Administration or Healthcare Administration.
  • Knowledge of and experience using improvement principles and concepts in a healthcare setting.
  • Clinical experience caring for children with medical complexity.
  • Current or previous hospital case management or utilization review experience.
  • Current or previous case management or utilization review leadership experience.

For MSW Manager

  • Required Education and Experience
  • Masters in Social work from an accredited school.
  • Minimum of two (2) years Social Work experience in a medical setting.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.

Required Credentials

Currently Licensed in Washington State as a Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) OR as a Licensed Social Work Independent Clinical (LSWIC).

National certification in case management must be obtained within three years (3) of employment.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of and experience using improvement principles and concepts in a healthcare setting.
  • Clinical experience caring for children with medical complexity.
  • Current or previous hospital case management or utilization review experience.
  • Current or previous case management or utilization review leadership experience.

Compensation Range

$129,992.00 - $194,988.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Benefits Information

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website seattlechildrens.org.

About Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children’s – to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation.

Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Children’s welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Manager will partner with the Care Coordination Director to lead the Case Management department and drive operational excellence. They are responsible for fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and implementing patient-centered strategies to ensure high-quality care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Master's in Social Work, along with relevant clinical experience and leadership background. Current Washington State licensure as an RN or Social Worker is required, with national case management certification expected within three years.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical leadershipPatient-centered carePediatric careNursing managementAcute careQuality improvement

Social Work — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nurse Case Manager listings this role was benchmarked against, 33% are remote, 63% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$162k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $152k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$162k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution30 jobs · 19 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Nurse Case Manager listings

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

Living in Seattle

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$881k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,234/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Seattle Children's

Hospitals and Health Care
Seattle, WA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance