CARE MANAGER RN (FT)

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

Our Commitment To You

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  
  

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Pay Range

USD $40.90 - USD $54.20 /Hr