CARE MANAGER RN

We Are Hiring!

At Riverside, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our organization is running optimally and safely, helping keep the community healthy. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to succeed in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as a team. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

FTE: 1.000000

Shift: Days

Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

Summary:

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing, BSN preferred. As of 1/1/18, must complete BSN within 4 years of hire or transfer.
• A minimum of 5 years medical/surgical experience
• Experience/certification in critical care nursing is preferred
Previous experience with Case Management and Utilization Management is preferred

• Current Illinois State License as a registered nurse
Current CPR certification with re-certification annually preferred

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the appropriateness of the level of care, diagnostic testing, clinical procedures performed; quality of care and risk issues; and documentation within the medical record; essentially progressing the care of the patient.
• C ommunicates effectively and collaboratively with all medical staff and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• C ompletes care management functions including patient/family education.
• D iscusses individual cases and follow-ups with the Attending Physician via expected daily rounding or through telephone communication.
• D ocuments progression of care daily in the EMR.
• E nsure the use of protocols and practice guidelines for inpatients as assigned.
• F ollows through with established list of frequent readmission (5 patients) and reports back on their status.
• I dentifies adverse patient care trends and follows through by notifying the appropriate staff, department, or Director.
• M aintains specified case loads for inpatients and progresses care for Outpatients Inhouse w/LOS list.
• O ther duties as assigned.
• P articipates in the discharge planning process within their caseload.
• P rovides medical, nursing and ancillary staff with education on care management functions by attending staff meetings and other forums monthly.
• R efers reviewed cases to a Physician Advisor as needed.
Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.

Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Other information:

Exposure to:
Chemicals: White out for correction of typing/writing corrections.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Low risk
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Low risk.

Average Hours per Week: 40

Shift: Days

Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 70%
Twist: 2%
Stand: 10%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 9%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 4%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 1%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 2%
Reach above shoulders: 1%

The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Not Required
Up to 20 lbs: Not Required
Up to 35 lbs: Not Required
Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required

Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):

Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 120
Twist: 1
Stand: 30
Crawl: 0
Walk: 10
Kneel: 1
Lift: 5
Drive: 0
Squat: 1
Climb: 0
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 1

Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: 80%
Pushing & pulling Normal weight:
Fine Manipulation: Computer entry, writing.

Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 8
Outside hours : 0

Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors, Dust

Special Hazards : NA
Protective Clothing Required: None