RN Care Manager

Nevada System of Higher Education•Arlington Heights, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN Care Manager will conduct thorough assessments of patients' medical, social, and psychological needs. They will collaborate with healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient goals, identify and address barriers to care, and coordinate services accordingly. This role serves as a liaison between patients, their families, healthcare providers, and community resources to facilitate the seamless delivery of care. The RN Care Manager will monitor and manage patient progress through the healthcare continuum, coordinate referrals to specialists, arrange for home healthcare services, and ensure timely appointments and treatments. They will oversee transitions of care, including admissions and discharges, and provide patients and families with information about their diagnoses, treatment options, and available support resources. Additionally, the role involves educating patients on self-management strategies, empowering them to actively participate in their care decisions, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. The RN Care Manager will prepare and present reports to communicate patient progress and outcomes, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities for improving care processes and patient outcomes, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Ensuring compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA, is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree Nursing Required
2 Years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in an acute care or hospital setting.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Illinois.
CPR/BLS for the healthcare provider American Heart Association (AHA)

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree Nursing Preferred
Certified Case Manager (CCM®) - Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) Certification in Case Management (CCM) or related field Preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments of patients' medical, social, and psychological needs.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient goals.
Identify and address barriers to care and coordinate services accordingly.
Serve as a liaison between patients, their families, healthcare providers, and community resources to facilitate the seamless delivery of care.
Monitor and manage the progress of patients through the healthcare continuum.
Coordinate referrals to specialists, arrange for home healthcare services, and ensure timely appointments and treatments.
Oversee transitions of care, including admissions and discharges.
Provide patients and families with information about their diagnoses, treatment options, and available support resources.
Educate patients on self-management strategies and empower them to actively participate in their care decisions.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records, documenting all interactions, assessments, and interventions.
Prepare and present reports to communicate patient progress and outcomes to the healthcare team.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to identify opportunities for improving care processes and patient outcomes.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices.
Ensure compliance with all relevant healthcare regulations and standards, including HIPAA.