Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. In this role, you will help patients transition safely through their hospital stay, partnering with patients, families, and the care team to assess needs, coordinate services, plan discharges, and support utilization management. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise, offering leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. The center has a strong nursing professional governance with over 40 years of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making and has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since 2001.

Requirements

Registered Nurse License issued by the state in which the Team Member practices.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
2 years of clinical nursing experience

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments and create timely care plans & interventions
Collaborate and negotiate with patients/families and the multidisciplinary team to meet goals and preferences
Provide continuity of care and discharge planning aligned with regulatory standards
Coordinate smooth transfers and handoffs across units and settings
Deliver case management services (healthcare access, finances, housing, family dynamics, illness adjustment) using community resources
Initiate internal/external referrals; document discharge planning and UM activities accurately and on time
Perform concurrent/retrospective reviews using approved criteria
Partner closely with Social Work and support staff to implement safe, effective plans of care
Identify and remove barriers to discharge; expedite care delivery and report care coordination/UM outcomes
Collaborate with managers, physicians, medical directors, and physician advisors on status, progression of care, and regulatory compliance
Complete UM activities (payer updates, data collection, denials coordination, avoidable delay management); deliver CMS notices within required timeframes
Build relationships with community agencies; collaborate with Ambulatory Care Management/Continuing Health
Educate staff on admission status, acute care criteria, UM, care coordination, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements
Provide age-appropriate care per departmental standards

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program