RN Case Manager – SSM Health
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Job Highlights
Are you a compassionate RN looking to make a difference in hospice care? We’re hiring a Case Manager to support patients and families in their journey.
Territories include: Illinois Stephenson, Winnebago, and Jo Davies counties; Wisconsin Green, Lafayette, and part of Rock County.
Wisconsin and Illinois nursing license preferred.
Schedule: 36 hours/week, every 4th weekend, on call once/week.
$10,000 sign‑on bonus paid on the first paycheck. Mileage reimbursement at $0.70/mile paid bi‑weekly.
Job Summary
Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patients’ discharge planning needs to the next level of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Primary Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.
Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
Assesses patients at high risk for readmission, identifies root cause, develops plan, and collaborates with multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to next level of care.
Participates with other team members regarding opportunities for improvement in standard work.
May also be responsible for utilization management process, ED case management process, admission process, and act as a case manager liaison with post‑acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age‑specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model, using the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide responses to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of patients and their populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
Experience
Three years’ acute care experience.
Physical Requirements
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0‑25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25‑50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
Required Professional Licenses & Certifications
Registered Professional Nurse (RN) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State, or Registered Nurse (RN) – Missouri Division of Professional Registration.
Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State, or Registered Nurse (RN) – Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN).
Registered Nurse (RN) issued by Compact State, or Registered Nurse (RN) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Work Shift
Day Shift.
Benefits
Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: the voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay gives eligible hourly team members instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: eligibility through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.