Registered Nurse Care Manager

About the role

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth means being part of a community dedicated to extending the healing ministry of Christ. You'll be valued for your unique experiences and contribute to a team committed to the whole person.

Responsibilities

• Participates in multi-disciplinary rounds to review patient status, progress, and care level, and discharge plans.
• Educates patients and families on the emotional, social, and financial impacts of illness, and mobilizes family/community resources to meet identified needs.
• Affirms patient and family empowerment in making health care decisions and accessing needed services.
• Assesses readmitted patients for their perceived reasons for readmission and organizes and facilitates patient and family care conferences with the multidisciplinary team.
• Documents discharge planning evaluations, ongoing assessments, discharge plans, MDRs, barriers to care, avoidable days, and patient and family needs according to standard work.
• Communicates with payors to secure authorization for post-acute care as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing [Required]
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing [Preferred]
• 2+ years of medical/hospital nursing experience [Required]
• Prior experience in Care Management/Utilization Management [Preferred]
• Registered Nurse (RN) [Required]
• Certified Case Manager (CCM) [Preferred]
• Accredited Case Manager (ACM) [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Leadership skills [Required]
• Process and outcome data analysis skills [Required]
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize levels of importance [Required]
• Customer service skills [Required]

Skills

• Knowledge of healthcare policies and procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8a-4:30p, Rotating weekends and holidays.

Pay

$35.19 - $62.17