RN Complex Case Manager: Discharge & Care Coordination

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse care manager to coordinate discharge planning for clinically complex patients at St. Luke's Medical Center. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop patient-family centered plans, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, 3 years of care management experience, an active RN license, and certifications (ACM/CMC or RN-BC within 2 years).

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state where practicing.
• Becoming ACM/CMC within 2 years or RN-BC within 2 years.
• 3 years of care management experience in inpatient settings.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required for complex inpatient Care Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate discharge planning for clinically complex patients.
• Perform patient assessments and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure timely transitions.
• Utilize data to report patient outcomes and resource use.
• Provide guidance to frontline care management staff.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and documentation standards.

Skills

Prioritization & organization

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Electronic health record

MS Office

Medicare A/B knowledge

Managed care knowledge

Utilization management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EHR system

MS Office

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a registered nurse care manager to coordinate discharge planning for clinically complex patients at St. Luke's Medical Center. You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop patient-family centered plans, and collaborate with the clinical team to ensure safe transitions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, 3 years of care management experience, an active RN license, and certifications (ACM/CMC or RN-BC within 2 years).