RN Case Manager

Company: Froedtert Health
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Come join our award winning team! See What Is Possible.... The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care innovation medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma Center at Froedtert Hospital Milwaukee an internationally recognized training and research center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network which includes five hospitals more than 1700 physicians and nearly 40 health centers and clinics draws patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. Froedtert Health has been widely recognized for our dedication to our staff providing a work environment full of encouragement innovation collaboration and respect. Our best-in-class wellness program has earned us recognition in the Milwaukee Business Journal as a Healthiest Employer and a Gold Well Workplace award from the Wellness Council of America. We invite you to review the job posting below. If you meet the requirements and qualifications for this opportunity you are encouraged to apply. Thank you for considering a career with Froedtert Health! Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. FTE: 1.000000 1.0 FTE is Full-Time any position less than 1.0 FTE is Part-Time and .001 FTE is Optional Part-Time Positions with an "FTE" (full time equivalency) of .8 - 1.0 are eligible for full-time medical dental and vision benefits. Positions with an "FTE" of .5 - .799 are eligible for part-time pro-rated medical dental and vision benefits Shift: Shift 1 Summary: The RN Case Manager coordinates care and services of selected patient populations through the acute care episode and across the continuum to support an effective discharge plan. The RN Case Manager works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams both internal and external to the organization to improve patient care by assuming a leadership role in driving desired clinical and financial outcomes through effective utilization and monitoring of healthcare resources. The RN Case Manager utilizes standards guidelines and protocols for care delivery and incorporates data to continuously improve care and outcomes. Responsibilities: A minimum 3 years of clinical care nursing experience and 1 year of case management experience is preferred. Experience in the care management field including utilization review transitional planning outcomes management readmission reduction and discharge planning assessment is required. 5 years of clinical nursing and case management experience is preferred. Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a minimum of two years education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). Other information: Accredited case manager certification (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CM) certification preferred. DRG Assignment and experience using MCG is preferred. General knowledge of payor industry (Medicare Medicaid & Commercial insurance regulations) resource management and evidenced based clinical practice is essential. Theoretical knowledge of the nursing and case management processes. Analytical skills necessary to assess patient's discharge needs and develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental status or physical well-being to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers including but not limited to medical staff patients and families clinical personnel support and technical staff outside agencies and members of the community. Other skills needed include excellent written/verbal communication skills critical thinking creative problem solving proficient organization and planning. Basic computer skills. Must be self-directed with ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and a demanding workload. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts recruits engages and retains a diverse workforce. As a federal contractor/subcontractor we take affirmative action in employment based on race sex disability and status as a protected veteran. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process if you have a need that requires an accommodation please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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