RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

CHI; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Case Manager to support physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role focuses on facilitating patient care, improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing care costs and providing timely information to payors. The Case Manager will coordinate utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning, collaborating with the Care Coordination team and other professionals to ensure smooth patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• RN License valid in the state of Nebraska.
• Three to five years clinical experience in clinical practice area to which assigned - Preferred.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with and supports the Care Coordination team, including, but not limited to the RNCC and Social Worker.
• Manage timely post-acute care referrals, to assist with length of stay management and mitigation of denials.
• Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and family to facilitate care progression.
• Ensure post-acute follow-up appointments for identified patients to assist with readmission prevention and ensuring continuity of care.
• Deliver required patient notifications and letters, and obtain patient or family signatures on required documentation as needed to meet regulatory compliance.
• Manage transportation referrals as requested.

Education

Nursing degree / RN program

Job description

CHI Health St. Elizabeth in Lincoln, Nebraska is seeking a Case Manager to support physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role focuses on facilitating patient care, improving clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction while managing care costs and providing timely information to payors. The Case Manager will coordinate utilization management, care facilitation and discharge planning, collaborating with the Care Coordination team and other professionals to ensure smooth patient