Registered Nurse Case Manager, Inpatient

Loyola Medicine; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Full-time Inpatient RN Case Manager in Illinois to coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and ensure efficient patient progress along the continuum of care. You will advocate for patients, facilitate rounds, and support safe, evidence-based discharge planning.

The role requires a Bachelors degree with 3–5 years of hospital experience; Masters degree and certifications (ACMA, CMGT-BC, CCM) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree required.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years hospital experience required.
• 6-10 years hospital and inpatient care management experience preferred.
• ACMA, CMGT-BC, CCM certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with physicians, staff, and payers to ensure efficient progress along the continuum of care.
• Act as patient advocate and information link between departments and community resources.
• Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds and support nursing staff in evidence-based, safe practice.
• Assess complex discharge needs and establish an appropriate plan of care with the team.
• Educate patients and families about care options and resources for safe discharge.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Job description

Full -Time Inpatient RN Case Manager - weekday shifts with minimal weekend and holiday requirements

CARE COORDINATION: The Inpatient RN Care Manager works with the multidisciplinary team including physicians, staff, and payers to ensure patient's progress along the continuum of care in an efficient and cost effective manner that ensures quality outcomes. The RN Care Manager acts as a patient advocate and communication link with other departments and community resources. Facilitates multidisciplinary rounds and supports nursing staff in development of individualized, evidence-based, outcomes oriented, and safe practice

Responsible for patient assessment of complex clinical discharge needs and establishment of an appropriate plan of care with multidisciplinary team. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and oversees the care coordination of defined population. Ensures that patient goals are set with patient/family, negotiates healthcare resources and educates patient/family regarding available options of care throughout the continuum. Demonstrates clinical competence to care for a specific patient population. Conducts daily multidisciplinary rounds demonstrating ability to identify and address care coordination barriers. Facilitate patient education for safe and effective discharge.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Demonstrates leadership behaviors that enhance and support team functions. Mentors and coaches staff. Maintains competencies and participates in continuing education for self and development of colleagues and students. Participates in delivering professional programs/ courses/in-services, internal and/or external, and community events. Seeks opportunities to promote staff education, certification, clinical ladder, and award programs. Maintains national certification, as applicable, and membership in professional organization(s). Creates opportunities to advocate for the role of the professional nurse as a key member of the interdisciplinary team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree
• Minimum Experience: Required: 3-5 years of previous job-related hospital experience.
• Preferred Experience: 6-10 years of previous job-related hospital and Inpatient Care Management experience
• Preferred Certification: ACMA, CMGT-BC, CCM

Recent Case Management experience is preferred.

DETAILS

Recent clinical experience in medicine, surgery, critical care, telemetry, or ED is required.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $35.89 - $62.91 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Trinity Health Benefits Summary

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.