RN- Case Manager
 Carle Health | |
 United States, Illinois, Peoria | |
| 221 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Dec 17, 2024 | |
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Overview
The RN Case Manager integrates and coordinates the clinical care of individuals. Facilitates the interdisciplinary plan of care in order to meet multiple service needs, promotes continuity through elimination of fragmentation of care/service and facilitates the effective utilization of resources. Serves as educator and a central source of communication for the individual and their support systems. Qualifications License/Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Education: Bachelor's Degree Other Knowledge/Skills: Responsibilities Act as a liaison working with patient/family and physician to determine next level of care and manage LOS. Coordinates the transition from inpatient care to post-hospital care, collaborating with physicians, consultants, internal and external referrals to facilitate appropriate next level of care to meet patient goals and outcomes. Documents plan of care and utilization issues in appropriate locations, including but not limited to: case management/utilization review software and the multidisciplinary plan of care document on all assigned patients. Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care and collaborates with physicians to ensure the progression toward desired patient outcomes while managing risk for readmission and length of stay. Proactively investigates coverage for post-hospital needs and presents options to the patient/family and provider. Initiates intervention, both pre-hospital, in-hospital, and post-hospital, for patients and families identified from a proactive initial admission assessment, as well as through referrals from members of the healthcare team. Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and initiates timely referrals to other internal healthcare team members (quality improvement, risk manager, social workers, pharmacy, therapy services, etc.) Performs case management activities of assessment, coordination, planning, monitoring, implementation, and evaluation. Interacts with clients, caregivers and families to assess, plan care, arrange services, monitor, and provide support and education. Provides oversight of acute setting plan of care to ensure coordination and completion of services to meet post-hospitalization needs. Conducts case review presentations to educate peers on unique or challenging cases and scope of practice issues. Track avoidable days on inpatient stays. Readmission assessment of inpatient stays. Assess patients for post discharge needs within 24-48 hours of admission and ongoing through out the stay. Assess patients risk for readmission and navigate strategies with patient and family to reduce risk through post acute planning. Arrange DME, Home Care, outpatient infusion and coordinate with social work for Hospice, ECF Placement, and Transportation Deliver or delegate delivery of regulatory letters for Medicare and observation patients. Arrange/attend any patient/family care conferences. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $31.03per hour - $53.37per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |