Registered Nurse - Inpatient Case Manager

Loyola Medicine; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 131,000; Full time

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Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Melrose Park, IL is seeking an Inpatient RN Case Manager for weekday shifts with minimal weekend and holiday requirements. You will coordinate patient care with the multidisciplinary team to support safe discharge planning and cost-effective outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 3–5 years hospital experience, and relevant certifications. You will lead rounds, educate patients, and advocate for resources while maintaining clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Preferred Education: Master's Degree
• Minimum Experience: 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.
• Recent clinical experience in medicine, surgery, critical care, telemetry, or ED is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient assessments for discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team.
• Facilitate daily rounds and address care coordination barriers.
• Educate patients and families regarding available options of care throughout the continuum.
• Advocate for resources and negotiate healthcare services to support safe outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 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.

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.

Benefits

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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.