At Quincy Medical Group, you are supported to do your best work and make a meaningful impact every day. You will be part of a collaborative, physician-led team that works as one and puts patients at the center of everything we do.
With a connected network of providers, care teams, and services across primary and specialty care, surgery centers, imaging, lab, and therapy, you are part of a system designed to deliver high-quality, coordinated care. Together, we create an environment where you can grow, contribute, and help improve the experience and outcomes for every patient we serve.
About the Role
As an RN Care Manager in Orthopedics at Quincy Medical Group, you will combine hands-on clinical nursing with care management to help patients successfully navigate their orthopedic care. Working closely with orthopedic providers, patients, families, and other members of the care team, you will coordinate services, identify barriers to care, provide patient education, and support patients throughout treatment and recovery.
In addition to care management responsibilities, you will provide traditional clinic nursing support based on patient and department needs. This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who enjoys developing relationships with patients, coordinating complex care, and remaining actively involved in direct clinical practice.
Schedule & Work Environment
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Full-time position, Monday-Thursday, 7:00am - 5:00pm, Friday 7:00am - 1:00pm.
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Schedule may vary based on provider, patient, and departmental needs.
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Fast-paced outpatient orthopedic environment combining care management, patient education, and direct clinical nursing responsibilities.
Primary Responsibilities
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Provide care management services for orthopedic patients, coordinating care across providers, specialties, therapy, diagnostic services, and other resources.
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Assess patient needs and identify clinical, social, or logistical barriers that may affect treatment, recovery, or follow-up care.
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Develop and support individualized care plans in collaboration with patients, families, providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
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Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, recovery expectations, and follow-up needs.
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Monitor patient progress and coordinate appropriate follow-up to promote continuity of care and positive outcomes.
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Provide direct clinical nursing support, including patient assessment, medication management, telephone triage, care coordination, and assistance with procedures within scope of practice.
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Review patient messages, test results, medication requests, and other clinical needs and communicate with providers as appropriate.
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Coordinate referrals, imaging, laboratory testing, procedures, and other services needed throughout the patient's orthopedic care.
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Maintain timely and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record.
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Collaborate with orthopedic providers and other members of the care team to improve patient access, clinical workflows, and continuity of care.
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Serve as a resource and advocate for patients and families throughout their orthopedic treatment and recovery.
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Perform other duties as assigned to support Orthopedic operations.
Qualifications
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Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
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Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
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Current CPR/BLS certification required.
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Previous experience in orthopedics, ambulatory nursing, care management, case management, or a related clinical setting preferred.
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Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, care coordination, and patient education skills.
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Ability to independently prioritize patient needs while collaborating effectively with providers and multidisciplinary care teams.
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Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
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Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
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Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care.
Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits that include healthcare navigation assistance.
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Access to a mental health benefit at no cost.
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Employer provided life and disability insurance.
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$5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year.
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Immediate 401(k) match.
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40 hours paid volunteer time off.
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A culture committed to community engagement and social impact.
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Up to 12 weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members once eligibility requirements are met.
The compensation for this role includes a base pay range of $52,000 - $78,000 annually, with actual pay determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. Additional compensation may be available through bonuses and other incentives. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.
If you are committed to putting our patients first and helping shape the future of care, you belong at QMG.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a qualified individual.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
