Nurse Case Manager, Coordinated Care

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Flexible schedules

Wellness options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Nurse (RN) Case Manager at University Hospital in Madison, WI. This full-time, 100% FTE role involves discharge planning for post-surgical patients, ensuring timely discharge and access to resources.

You will work with a collaborative team to assess patient status, determine appropriate care levels, and coordinate community support services to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• 3 years of relevant clinical nursing experience required.
• ACMA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anticipating discharge needs of post-surgical patients for timely discharge and access to resources.
• Understand medical necessity, level of care and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient).
• Collaborate with community resources such as transportation, SNF or home health agencies.
• Work within a collaborative team environment and continually learn.

Skills

Nurse Case Management

Discharge planning

Assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

100% FTE, day shift, Monday - Friday, 3-4 weekends per year with a holiday rotation. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Nurse (RN) Case Manager:

• Bring a strong clinical background, case management experience and well-developed assessment and critical thinking skills
• Assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely discharge and access to the best possible resources
• Have an understanding of medical necessity, level of care and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient).
• Knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies.
• Enjoy learning, asking questions, and working within a collaborative team environment.

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
• Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety.
• A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice.
• A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs.
• Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Required
• Master's Degree Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare related field Preferred

Work Experience

• 3 years Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience. Required
• Recent experience as a hospital-based Nurse Case Manager Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required
• ACMA certification as a Case Manager Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.