Care Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: Leads the Care Management Team, providing comprehensive nursing assessment of patients including planning, implementation, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation of a plan of care.

The plan of care will have an emphasis on communication, facilitating transitions across the continuum of care, and aligning resources within the community or health system in order to meet population needs.

Monitors admissions establishing medical necessity, ensuring the appropriate level of care and facilitating the transition to an alternate post-acute care setting when appropriate. Coordinates care by leading daily patient rounds and coordinating the communication among nurses, ancillary staff and physicians.

Communicates with nurses and physicians regarding core measures and other evidence-based practice compliance.

In conjunction with the patient, support network, and members of the multidisciplinary team, focuses on daily goals and outcomes and formulates an appropriate discharge plan. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experience in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives as well as Health System population health initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduate of accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program required. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Registration required.# Annual BLS certification required.# Care Management certification preferred but not required. EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Successful completion of annual age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools.# Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with all levels within the organization and community.# Flexibility and excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required.

Ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources

.# Demonstrated ability to consider the specific needs of different age groups in all interactions.# # Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.#Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.# EOE, including disability/veterans.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Leads the Care Management Team, providing comprehensive nursing assessment of patients including planning, implementation, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluation of a plan of care.

The plan of care will have an emphasis on communication, facilitating transitions across the continuum of care, and aligning resources within the community or health system in order to meet population needs.

Monitors admissions establishing medical necessity, ensuring the appropriate level of care and facilitating the transition to an alternate post-acute care setting when appropriate. Coordinates care by leading daily patient rounds and coordinating the communication among nurses, ancillary staff and physicians.

Communicates with nurses and physicians regarding core measures and other evidence-based practice compliance.

In conjunction with the patient, support network, and members of the multidisciplinary team, focuses on daily goals and outcomes and formulates an appropriate discharge plan. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experience in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives as well as Health System population health initiatives.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing program required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current Registered Nurse licensure from the Illinois Department of Professional Registration required. Annual BLS certification required. Care Management certification preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual age and job specific competencies and skill validation tools. Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with all levels within the organization and community.

Flexibility and excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills required. Ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources. Demonstrated ability to consider the specific needs of different age groups in all interactions.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.