RN Case Manager

Hourly Pay Range : $38.16 - $59.15 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights : Position : Registered Nurse Case Manager Location : Elmhurst Hospital Full Time : 36 hours per week Hours : Monday-Friday, 8am-4 : 30pm - will work 5 days one week and 4 days the other week per pay period - rotating weekends and holidays required Travel : May travel to Edward Hospital (Naperville, IL) for coverage as needed What you will do : Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. This includes knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of patients served and the ability to respond appropriately to those needs. Performs case management duties toward targeted patient care, and appropriate resource utilization goals and targets. Guide the team to provide safe and effective care progression. Identifies patient and family needs as it relates to continuity and efficiency of care. Works in collaboration with the physician to assess patient needs, develop a plan of care and facilitate implementation of the care plan. In conjunction with other members of the health care team, coordinates care for patients with complex needs and facilitates discharge planning. Works closely with Utilization Review Coordinators to provide necessary information to payers to justify admission and continued stay. Serves as a clinical expert / resource to staff with respect to resource utilization and patient care. Problem solves with staff to aid in the development of critical thinking skills. Participates in the design and implementation of pathways and other clinical improvement activities. Mentors staff and provides informal staff education and role modeling. Enhances patient satisfaction facilitating interaction and communication among members of the health care team and problem solving with staff and physicians. Queries patients and families to identify unmet needs and opportunities for improvement. Maintains clinical expertise through participation in their professional organization, ongoing education and up to date with current literature. What you will need : Required Education and / or Experience : Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in health care related field with case management experience A minimum of one year of previous case management and / or clinical specialist experience Required License and / or Certification : Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure Current CPR certification issued by either American Heart Association or Red Cross Preferred License and / or Certification : Certification in case management Summary : Provides case management for patients in the acute care setting. In collaboration with the physician and other health care team members, the RN Case Manager coordinates the patient's care to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Benefits : Premium pay for eligible employees Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE : Race / Color / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin / Disability / Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.