Per Diem Inpatient Case Manager – Discharge & UM (RN/RT/SW)

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part time/Per Diem

401k eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Case Manager (PRN) for a Select Specialty Hospital LTACH in Chicago. Responsibilities include discharge planning, utilization reviews, and social work services per state guidelines.

Minimum licensure as RN/LPN/LV N or RT or SW, with prior inpatient discharge planning experience. Availability for 2 shifts per month on weekdays, 8am–5pm, with per diem opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current licensure in a clinical discipline either as a Nurse (RN /LPN/ LVN) or a Respiratory Therapist OR Social Work SW/MSW (potential license per state guidelines).
• Previous RN/LPN/RT/SW/CM inpatient hospital experience in critical care/acute care (ICU, step-down, med surg, vents).
• Adequate experience in an acute medical case management setting and ability to manage and direct a plan of care for chronically critically ill populations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a patient-specific, safe and timely discharge plan.
• Performs verification of utilization criteria reviews.
• Builds relationships with payor sources to assure proper reimbursement and promote cost-conscious care.
• Demonstrates compliance with Utilization Management policies and procedures.
• Coordinates UR compliance with Quality Management to fulfill licensure and accrediting requirements.
• Maintains fiscal responsibilities and optimizes reimbursement for hospital services.
• Facilitates multi-disciplinary team meetings including physicians, nurses, RTs and rehab therapists.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Utilization reviews

Medical record documentation

Social work services

Education

RN/LPN/LV N or RT/SW license

Job description

Rush University Medical Center is seeking a Case Manager (PRN) for a Select Specialty Hospital LTACH in Chicago. Responsibilities include discharge planning, utilization reviews, and social work services per state guidelines.

Minimum licensure as RN/LPN/LV N or RT or SW, with prior inpatient discharge planning experience. Availability for 2 shifts per month on weekdays, 8am–5pm, with per diem opportunities.