RN Clinical Case Manager Almost Home Kids Nap

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

RN Clinical Case Manager Almost Home Kids Naperville

Full time exempt (salaried)

Naperville Almost Home Kids location

The RN Clinical Case Manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in the identified plan for referral and transfer of the patient from one facility to another. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of RN scope of practice current state requirements CMS Conditions of Participation EMTALA and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to discharge planning. The primary element of the Clinical Case Manager role is care coordination including discharge planning.

Min Quals:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in state of Illinois required.

• BSN required.

• 4 years of relevant RN clinical experience required.

• Current knowledge of health-care trends and practices related to pediatric health care and case management is required.

• Experience working in partnership with health-care professionals and support staff is required.

• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve and support teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting. Must be flexible and adapt to a changing environment.

• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word operation and excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

• Working knowledge of payer requirements contracts and managed care is a plus.

• Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership to others in a collaborative and facilitative style within the Almost Home Kids model.

• Bilingual proficiency is preferred but not necessary.

• American Nurse Credentialing Centerrecognized certification relevant to area of responsibility required within 12 months of hire is required.

Job Duties:

• Collect in-depth information about a patients situation and function to identify individual needs in order to develop a comprehensive case management plan that will address those needs.

• Must be able to provide most information on each patient in the facility at all times (i.e. diagnosis projected length of stay where patient stands in the certification process).

• Performs direct patient and family contact.

• Determines and documents specific objectives goals and actions designed to meet the clients needs as identified through the assessment process. This plan should be action oriented and time specific.

• Executes and documents specific case management activities and/or interventions that will lead to accomplishing the goals set forth in the case management plan.

• Determines and documents the case management plans effectiveness in reaching the desired outcomes and goals at appropriate intervals.

• Modifies or changes the case management plan in its entirety or in any of its component parts if necessary. Provides precertification and utilization review functions with insurers and verifies funding sources for intake.

• Obtains pertinent medical information regarding diagnosis treatment medical history and current medical status.

• Updates ongoing medical records.

• Identifies current and potential care needs and interfaces with child family patient and physician to assist in implementation and coordination of a plan to meet these needs.

• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship and acts as an advocate and resource for the patient and family.

• Documents all contacts regarding medical care and status vendor/provider contacts and information obtained clearly and concisely in the patients record.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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