Inpatient Care Manager RN – Complex Discharge Specialist

Department 11208 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Medical Social Worker

Status Full time

Benefits Eligible Yes

Hours Per Week 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information M-F 10 hour shift, rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Care Manager Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood) Full time;
Mon-Fri; 10 hour shifts

Where You Will Work:
Part of the care management services team focusing on patients with the complex medical and/or psychosocial needs.

This position is a float Care Manager.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of Illinois
• 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Accredited Care Manager (ACM) certification issued by the American Case Management Association (ACMA) needs to be obtained within 2 years
• Care Manager Certified (CMC) certification issued by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) needs to be obtained within 2 years
• Nurse Case Management (RN-BC) certification issued by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) needs to be obtained within two (2) years

This discharge planning specialist carries a caseload of complex patients identified by length of stay, dollar, or time intensive discharge planning outlier designation and serves as a resource for staff. Analyzes data to understand the causes and corrective actions for this subset of patients. Effective utilization of organizational resources to assist the medical center in achieving its goals of high-quality, cost-effective patient care and service.

Collaboration with community-based resources and Payor continuity of care across the continuum. Functioning in a manner that supports compliance with regulatory standards and agency requirements.

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

• Level I Trauma Center
• EDAP
• Primary Stroke
• Level III Perinatal
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
• NAPBC / NAPRC
• CARF
• MBSAQIP

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity.

Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance…