RN Case Manager: Care Continuity & Discharge Lead

Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine Nurse Case Manager IHR role focuses on coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. The position emphasizes careful patient- and family-centered care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required are RN licensure and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with the ability to work day shifts and some evenings. Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Critical thinking and decisive judgment for RN role.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with supervision as needed.
• Current licensure as an RN and a Bachelor's degree in nursing are required.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and manages patient care to promote continuity of care and outcomes.
• Consults with nursing staff and multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient status and care needs.
• Monitors patient and family satisfaction and responds to questions from patients and payors.
• Participates in discharge planning including coordinating transfers and resources.
• Provides discharge education and referrals to patients.
• Performs chart reviews to identify issues with service delivery, outcomes, and reimbursement.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making under pressure

Minimal supervision

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Northwestern Medicine Nurse Case Manager IHR role focuses on coordinating patient care, discharge planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes. The position emphasizes careful patient- and family-centered care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required are RN licensure and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, with the ability to work day shifts and some evenings. Northwestern Medicine offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.