Nurse Case Manager- Emergency Department
About The Position
We are seeking an Emergency Department Nurse (RN) Case Manager to utilize their Emergency Department nursing experience and skills in enhancing the care of our patients. This role requires a strong clinical background, case management experience, and well-developed assessment and critical thinking skills. The Case Manager will assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely discharge and access to the best possible resources. A key aspect of this role involves understanding medical necessity, level of care, and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient), as well as knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing facilities, or home health agencies. The ideal candidate will enjoy learning, asking questions, and working within a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Master’s degree in Nursing or healthcare related field.
- Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire.
- BLS Required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Recent experience as a hospital-based Nurse Case Manager.
- ACMA certification as a Case Manager.
Responsibilities
- Utilize Emergency Department nursing experience and skills in enhancing patient care.
- Assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely discharge and access to resources.
- Understand medical necessity, level of care, and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient).
- Possess knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing facilities, or home health agencies.
- Work within a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plans
- Two-week paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Full time benefits for part time work
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
- Access to resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department
- Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety
- Strong shared governance structure
- Tuition benefits eligibility
- Referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
