RN - Case Manager

Cynet Health; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Case Manager role at Cynet Health is a 13-week contract based in Illinois. You will oversee discharge planning and care coordination for an assigned caseload of 13-25 patients in an acute hospital setting.

Strong clinical judgment and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential. You will conduct utilization review, develop individualized care plans from admission to discharge, manage throughput and length of stay, and participate in family meetings and care coordination

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in case management.
• Registered Nurse license in Illinois.
• BLS (AHA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of 13-25 patients.
• Focus on utilization review and discharge planning.
• Develop plan of care from admission through discharge.
• Manage throughput and length of stay to optimize resources.
• Interdisciplinary rounding and care coordination.
• Family meetings, insurance authorization, and discharge planning.
• referrals for DME, home health, or outpatient services.
• Team conferences Monday through Friday for rehabilitation.

Skills

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Throughput management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

RN licensure Illinois

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

RN - Case Manager

Profession: RN (Registered Nurse)

Specialty: Case Management

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8H Days

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: Minimum of 2 years required

License: Registered Nurse License in the state of Illinois

Certifications: BLS (AHA)

Must-Have: Experience in discharge planning and care coordination in an acute hospital setting

Description:The position involves managing a caseload of 13-25 patients.The focus will be on both Utilization Review and discharge planning.Candidates should expect to work with complex patients, including those on ventilators, with airways, IV antibiotics, and chronic versus acute illnesses.Tasks include collaborating with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care.Responsibilities include independently developing a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge.The role requires managing throughput and length of stay, ensuring appropriate resources are used efficiently and cost-effectively.Interdisciplinary rounding and care coordination are essential parts of the job.Family meetings, utilization review, insurance authorization, concurrent reviews, advanced directives, and discharge planning are also key duties.The position involves referrals for durable medical equipment, home health versus outpatient services, and transportation resources.Team conferences will occur Monday through Friday for rehabilitation, with interdisciplinary rounding on designated days.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are critical.Proficiency in Microsoft software is expected.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are necessary for interacting with diverse populations.The ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment is essential.A basic understanding of acute and post-acute levels of care and resources is needed.Holiday and weekend work requirements are limited, with flexibility regarding weekend calls.Scrubs or business casual attire is acceptable for the role.