Case Manager-Social Services Part Time

Position: Case Manager-Social Services Part Time Days
The salary range for this position is $40.50 - $64.80 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located .org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Benefits:

* $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
* $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
* $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
* $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)

* Matching 401(k)

* Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

* Life insurance

* Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus

* Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

The Case Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

* Under the general supervision of the Director of Case Management, the Nurse Case Manager will assess all patients within their defined geographical scope of service. The Nurse Case Manager will, based on expert assessment, determine case management needs, and intervene as appropriately. The Nurse Case Manager will participate as part of the multi-disciplinary team on all cases with identified needs for care coordination.

The Nurse Case Manager will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team to determine appropriateness of care and work to maximize care and services and the efficiency and quality of movement of patients through the care continuum. The Nurse Case Manager participates as a participant or primary care coordinator depending on the complexity of the case and the needs of the patient.

In collaboration with the RN staff and charge nurse; the Nurse Case Manager collaborates and coordinates the care needs to facilitate the patient through the care continuum. The RN is viewed as the primary patient care "provider" during the patient's hospital stay. The Nurse Case Manager is the primary care "coordinator" to move the patient through the care continuum. Works to ensure optimal quality and efficiency of patient care and services.

Responsibilities:

* Through active involvement in the patient's care, the Nurse Case Manager expedites the patient's progression along the continuum of care to effect timely and appropriate care coordination.

* Assists hospital in meeting budgeted LOS by managing ADOD for assigned patients.

* Participates in LOS rounds by providing knowledgeable clinical specifics for patient information including discharge plan and barriers.

* Works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient flow through capacity management techniques.

* Trends care delivery related issues and provides information to the health Team.

* Communicates all regulato1y concerns to the Healthcare Team.

* Collaborates with the patient, family, designated caregivers, and multidisciplinary team to facilitate prioritization of care along the continuum.

* Collaborates with staff, physicians, and other clinical providers to manage and direct care to reduce variances from expected outcomes.

* Intervenes to correct variances to include avoidable days.

* Meets directly with the patient/family and develops as individualized plan of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Re-evaluates and revises the plan of care as necessary.

* Communicates and at times rounds with the physician to establish and support the plan of care, address issues regarding acute care stay and manage resource utilization.

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