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Froedtert Health is seeking an RN Case Manager for their West Bend Hospital. This role involves coordinating care for patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring desired clinical outcomes. Applicants must have significant clinical nursing experience and a current RN license to succeed in this pivotal position. The organization offers various perks, including paid time off and career growth opportunities.
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Location: US:WI:WEST BEND at our FROEDTERT WEST BEND HOSPITAL facility.
This job is ON - SITE.
FTE: 0.500000
Shift: Shift 1
Work schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm, Sunday rotation shared with teammates
Job Summary:
The RN Case Manager coordinates care and services of selected patient populations through the acute care episode and across the continuum. The RN Case Manager works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and team members 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.
EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:
A minimum 3 years of clinical nursing and 1 year of case management experience is required. Experience in case management field including utilization review, transitional planning, outcomes management and assessment is required. 5 years of clinical nursing and case management experience is preferred.
EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required. Upon hire any non-BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience will be required to enroll in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment, or 6 years if program is MSN, DNP or PhD in Nursing.
TRAINING DESCRIPTION:
Case management and utilization management training is required. DRG Assignment and Interqual and/or Milliman is preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:
General knowledge of payer industry, 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.
LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:
Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health
Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:
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 engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. 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.