Case Manager SE

The Case Manager, under the direction of the Director of Coordinated Care, utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations. This individual supports the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Medical Center and contributes to the accomplishment of the purpose and objectives of the medical center. The Case Manager facilitates optimal outcomes for all parties involved through advocacy, objectivity and liaison/collaboration with an emphasis on continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services. The Case Manager utilizes a variety of skills to educate, consult, and assist in the management of an identified patient population in order to achieve the highest quality and best possible outcomes for the patient in a cost effective manner. He/she collaborates with a patient care team that includes, but is not limited to physicians, nurses and assistive staff, rehabilitative therapies, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, psychosocial support disciplines, infection control, fiscal services, performance improvement, and any other disciplines directly and indirectly involved in patient care. The Case Manager utilizes a scientific approach in the analysis of patient care, identifying opportunities for the improvement of patient care/outcomes, quality of life, and cost reduction based on current research findings supported in the literature. Further, this individual collaborates actively on a daily basis (Monday-Friday) with the identified case management team in order to facilitate timely achievement of expected patient outcomes. When not on campus, the Case Manager is available by pager, digital phone, and e-mail.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate case management outcomes for defined patient populations; Supports the mission, vision, and values of Advocate Medical Center; Facilitates optimal outcomes through advocacy, objectivity and liaison/collaboration with emphasis on continuity of care, effective communication, and coordination of appropriate healthcare services; Educates, consults, and assists in the management of an identified patient population; Collaborates with a patient care team including physicians, nurses, assistive staff, rehabilitative therapies, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, dietetics, psychosocial support disciplines, infection control, fiscal services, performance improvement, and other disciplines; Utilizes a scientific approach in the analysis of patient care, identifying opportunities for improvement of patient care/outcomes, quality of life, and cost reduction; Collaborates actively on a daily basis with the identified case management team to facilitate timely achievement of expected patient outcomes; Available by pager, digital phone, and e-mail when not on campus

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Registered Professional Nurses; Minimum of five years of experience in the care of assigned patient population; Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state as determined by job location

Nice to have

BSN preferred; MSN encouraged; Participation in case management and utilization review encouraged; Case Management certification encouraged

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; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Competitive compensation; Generous retirement offerings; Programs that invest in your career development