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Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Registered Nurse PRN - Registered Nurse, Care Manager

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeWest Allis, WI, USA$38.20 - $57.30

About the Job

Requirements

  • A current registered nurse license or temporary license as a Registered Nurse Petitioner is required in the state where the employee works, subject to the stated National License Compact requirements for residents of compact states.
  • Two years of healthcare experience is required.
  • Experience must include case management or discharge planning in acute care, home care, long-term care, a physician office, or a managed care company.
  • Appropriate professional certification is required within three years of hire, according to departmental protocol.
  • Clinical competence in disease management and case management principles is required.
  • Interpersonal communication, negotiation, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills are required, along with the ability to work independently and as part of the care team.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in appropriate tools are required.
  • Basic Life Support is required per policy guidelines.
  • The ability to travel or drive between various locations is required.
  • Frequent verbal and written communication in English is required.
  • The role requires walking, standing, lifting, reaching, bending, and stooping; lifting at least 35 pounds to shoulder height; intact sight and hearing, finger dexterity, critical thinking, concentration, and the ability to respond quickly to assignment changes.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and create timely care plans and 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 transfers and handoffs across units and settings.
  • Deliver case management services addressing healthcare access, finances, housing, family dynamics, and illness adjustment using community resources.
  • Initiate internal and external referrals, and accurately and promptly document discharge planning and utilization management activities.
  • Perform concurrent and retrospective reviews using approved criteria.
  • Partner 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 and utilization management outcomes.
  • Collaborate with managers, physicians, medical directors, and physician advisors on patient status, progression of care, and regulatory compliance.
  • Complete utilization management activities, including payer updates, data collection, denial coordination, and avoidable-delay management; deliver Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services notices within required timeframes.
  • Build relationships with community agencies and collaborate with Ambulatory Care Management and Continuing Health.
  • Educate staff on admission status, acute care criteria, utilization management, care coordination, discharge planning, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provide age-appropriate care according to departmental standards.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.

About the Company

Advocate Health Care

Nonprofit health system delivering comprehensive care

Advocate Health Care is a faith-based nonprofit health system serving Illinois and Wisconsin with a network of hospitals, clinics, and providers. It delivers a broad range of medical services using current techniques and ongoing research, coordinated through clinical integration. The organization offers financial advocacy and assistance to help uninsured or underinsured patients manage hospital bills. Its goal is to improve patient care and expand access by combining high-quality medical services, financial support, and a commitment to clinical excellence.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Late Stage VC
Total funding
$18M
Headquarters
Oak Brook, IL
Founded
1976

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