Nurse Case Manager - Emergency Department

UW Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

UW Health is seeking an experienced Emergency Department Nurse (RN) Case Manager to join University Hospital in Madison, WI. This 100% FTE role features four 10-hour shifts with weekend and holiday rotation, onsite work, and a focus on safe, timely discharge planning.

You will leverage ED nursing expertise, case management skills, and strong assessment and critical thinking to coordinate care, understand levels of care, and connect patients with appropriate resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your Emergency Department nursing experience and skills in enhancing the care of our patients.
• 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.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Case management

Discharge planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or healthcare field

Job description

100% FTE, Four 10 hour shifts, 10:00am – 8:00pm with weekend and holiday rotation. You will be working onsite at University Hospital in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Emergency Department Nurse (RN) Case Manager:

• Utilize your Emergency Department nursing experience and skills in enhancing the care of our patients
• 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, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Full time benefits for part time work!
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical 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 benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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
• BLS Required upon hire
• 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’sranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospitaland considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.