Registered Nurse (RN) Care Manager

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s is seeking an RN Care Manager to provide assessments, planning, interventions, and follow-up for pediatric patients and families across the continuum of care. The role emphasizes family-centered care, collaboration with the health care team, and ethical utilization of resources within SHC.

You will coordinate plans of care, ensure safe and effective care, and document assessments and outcomes in accordance with SHC policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Possess a BSN and a current RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience.
• Experience in pediatrics, burn care, or orthopedics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Identify patient needs early to develop a safe, effective care plan.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the health care team across the SHC system.

Skills

RN license

Clinical nursing

Care coordination

InterQual criteria

Family-centered care

Education

BSN

MSN

Tools

InterQual criteria

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please log into Workday Click Here to apply internally through the \"Jobs Hub\"Job DescriptionThe RN Care Manager is responsible for providing assessments, planning, interventions and follow-up for patients and family members at Shriners Children's across the continuum of care. Through this function, by joining the team, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact on our patient's experience. You'll help to provide continuity of care for positive outcomes in our family centered environment.Key Responsibilities:Coordinates the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes and integrates the work of the health care team.Ensures the development of a safe and effective plan of care through early identification and assessment of the patient's needs and the resources available.Collaborates by working with patients, families, caregivers, and the health care team locally and within the SHC system to jointly communicate, problem solve, and share accountability for optimal outcomes.Arranges services among community agencies, physicians, patients, family, caregivers, and others involved in the plan of care.Ensures prudent utilization of all resources by evaluation of the resources available to the patient and balancing cost and quality to ensure optimal clinical and financial outcomes.Is accountable for the achievement of optimal outcomes within the standards of practice. Contributes to decision-making and decision support as a member of the interdisciplinary team by ensuring timely sequencing of care and services throughout patient encounters.Documents assessments, interventions, plans and evaluations in accordance with regulatory agency requirements and SHC policy.Required Qualifications:BSNRN license in state of practice3 years Nursing experiencePreferred Qualifications:MSNCase Management Certification (CMC, ACM or ANCC) is required, or willingness to achieve within 12 months of eligibility.5+ years of clinical experience in Pediatrics, Burn care and/or Orthopedics1 year Care Coordination/Case ManagementExperience with utilization review/management with a working knowledge of InterQual criteriaThe pay range for this position is $84,676.80 to $127,004.80.Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.