CARE MANAGER RN (FT)

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

13h•$41 - $54

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a clinical setting.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing complex cases and working with diverse patient populations is highly desirable.
Preferred previous experience with case management and utilization management.
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher from an accredited institution
Certification in Care Management (CCM) or similar certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Conduct thorough assessments of patients medical, psychological, and social needs.
Create and adjust care plans based on ongoing evaluations and patient progress.
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.
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.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of patient interactions, care plans, and outcomes.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
Identify and facilitate access to community resources and support services for patients.
Assist in managing care costs and optimizing the use of healthcare resources.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and optimize processes within the care management program.
Assist with administrative duties related to care management, such as preparing reports and attending meetings.
Contribute to the training and orientation of new staff members or interns as needed.

Benefits

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