RN - Nurse Case Manager, Coordinated Care

UW Health • Madison, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nurse (RN) Case Manager:

Bring a strong clinical background, case management experience and
well-developed assessment and critical thinking skills
Assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to
ensure timely discharge and access to the best possible resources
Have an understanding of medical necessity, level of care and patient status
(inpatient vs outpatient).
Knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing
facilities or home health agencies.
Enjoy learning, asking questions, and working within a collaborative team
environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 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
• Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Nursing or healthcare related field Preferred
• Recent experience as a hospital-based Nurse Case Manager Preferred
• ACMA certification as a Case Manager Preferred

Responsibilities

• Bring a strong clinical background, case management experience and well-developed assessment and critical thinking skills
• Assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely discharge and access to the best possible resources
• Have an understanding of medical necessity, level of care and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient)
• Knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies
• Enjoy learning, asking questions, and working within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees