Reg/Case Manager CD Job in Chicago, Illinois US

Reg/Case Manager CD

Reg/Case Manager CD Facility: Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL Department: Continuum of Care Schedule: Registry Shift: PM shift Hours: PRN: 4:30pm to 8:30pm; weekend rotation Job Details: Licensure Required Experience is required REGISTRY CASE MANAGER-CLINICAL DISTINCTION (Registered Nurse) Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center 5645 W. Addison (Addison Central) Chicago, IL This position is registry or PRN, so there are no benefits. Hours: 4:30pm to 8:30pm Under the general supervision of the Manager, nurses in the Case Manager role provide clinically-based case management to support the delivery of effective and efficient patient care. Paces cases from physiological and economic perspectives. Has overall accountability for the utilization management and transition management for patients within the assigned caseload. Partners with Social Workers and collaborates with other health care team members to identify appropriate utilization of resources and to ensure reimbursement. Utilizes criteria to confirm medical necessity for admission and continued stay. With the patient, family and health care team, creates a discharge plan appropriate to the patient's needs and resources. This position requires an Associate's degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree preferred. Current IL RN licensure required. At least 1-2 years of recent acute care hospital case management experience required, working with clinical areas such as Med/Surg, Telemetry, Critical Care. Must be versed in InterQual criteria. Experience with MIDAS preferred. About Resurrection Health Care Nationally ranked in quality care, Resurrection Health Care (RHC) is a leading non-profit health system, providing advanced medical care and exceptional customer service with compassion and hope. Our family of health care services includes hospitals, nursing homes, retirement communities, home health services, behavioral health programs, outpatient centers and medical offices conveniently located in many Chicagoland neighborhoods. For 2011, we have been recognized by HealthGrades(R) with numerous awards including the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical ExcellenceT and dozens of five-star ratings and specialty excellence awards, placing our hospitals among the top in the nation. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V