Overview
Riverside Healthcare is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Manager Registered Nurse to join our dynamic team. This role is integral in coordinating patient care, improving health outcomes, and ensuring a seamless transition through various levels of care. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of clinical expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to advocate for patients and their families. Additionally, this position requires flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Essential Duties
- Patient Care Coordination: Develop, implement, and manage individualized care plans for patients with complex health needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and effective care. Completes management functions including patient/family education. Refers reviewed cases to a Physician Advisor as needed.
- Assessment and Planning: Conduct thorough assessments of patients medical, psychological, and social needs. Create and adjust care plans based on ongoing evaluations and patient progress.
- Patient Advocacy: Serve as a primary contact for patients and their families. Provide education on health management and resources, ensuring patients understand their care plans and treatment options.
- Case Management: Monitor and evaluate patient care and outcomes, coordinating with healthcare providers to address any issues or changes in patient condition. Ensure timely follow-up and continuity of care.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, care plans, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
- Resource Management: Identify and facilitate access to community resources and support services for patients. Assist in managing care costs and optimizing the use of healthcare resources.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and optimize processes within the care management program.
- These are duties that MUST be performed in this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Non-essential Duties
- Administrative Support: Assist with administrative duties related to care management, such as preparing reports and attending meetings.
- Training and Development: Contribute to the training and orientation of new staff members or interns as needed.
Responsibilities
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in managing complex cases and working with diverse patient populations is highly desirable.
- Preferred previous experience with case management and utilization management.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) and care management software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development.
Required Licensure/Education:
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
- New Graduate RNs starting on or after 1/1/25 must earn Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) within 3 years of start date.
Preferred Education:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher from an accredited institution*
- Certification in Care Management (CCM) or similar certification is preferred.
Employee Health Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Refer to MSDS Sheets
Video Display Terminals: Extreme
Blood and Body Fluids: Minimal potential
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Minimal potential
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for presentations, training, telephone communication, facilitating meetings.
Vision: Needed for computer entry, reading memos and literature.
Smell: Needed for electrical/fire safety.
Hearing: Needed for telephone communication, meetings and listening to employee concerns.
Touch: Needed for writing, computer entry, filing.
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 50%
Twist: 0%
Stand: 35%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 10%
Kneel: 0%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 0%
Reach above shoulders: 0%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Brief case, notebook, computer, printed material-transported from one location/meeting to another.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 480
Twist: 0
Stand: 240
Crawl: 0
Walk: 60
Kneel: 0
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 0
Climb: 0
Bend: 0
Reach above shoulders: 0
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight:
Pushing & pulling Normal weight:
Fine Manipulation: Calculator, keyboard, writing instruments
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Not Required
Environmental Factors & Special Hazard
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere:
Special Hazards: None
Protective Clothing Required: None
Pay Range
USD $40.90 - USD $54.20 /Hr
