Care Manager RN

About the role

Advocate Health coordinates and supports the providers and multidisciplinary team in facilitating patient care, providing ongoing care management services during an acute-care admission as well as continued follow up with the objective of enhancing the quality of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing the cost of care.

Responsibilities

• Provides utilization management, clinical documentation integrity, discharge planning and post-acute care needs assessment and acts as a liaison for utilization management and clinical documentation improvement.
• Responsible for designated unit-based patient cases and plans effectively in order to meet patient needs, manage the length of stay via monitoring and coordination of care pathways and promote efficient utilization of resources.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing educational program, BSN preferred.
• Current registered nursing license.
• Eligibility to manage patients in a facility outside of the state of applicable state requires a compact License.
• Minimum of three years of recent experience in acute care, home health, case management, discharge planning or care management.
• Experience as a Care Manager preferred.
• Experience with IT solutions such as electronic health record, learning management or disease/care management systems a plus.

Qualifications

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including: compensation, benefits, retirement offerings, career development programs, and more.

Skills

Knowledge of healthcare regulations and policies, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and familiarity with electronic health records and care management systems.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs, Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses, Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave, Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs, Educational Assistance Program.

Pay

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training. Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job. Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Schedule

Mon thru Fri 8:30a til 5:00pm w/ variable Holiday/Weekend shifts.