RN​/Case Manager - Rehabilitation unit - UW Medical Center-Montlake

Position: RN / Case Manager - Rehabilitation unit - UW Medical Center-Montlake
RN / Case Manager
- Rehabilitation unit - UW Medical Center-Montlake
- University of Washington# Careers at UW## RN / Case Manager
- Rehabilitation unit - UW Medical Center-Montlake Apply:
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- ** Job Description
**** UW Medical Center-Montlake - 8N Rehab Unit
** has an outstanding opportunity for an
** RN Case Manager** (job profile: Registered Nurse
3).  
** WORK SCHEDULE
*** 60% FTE / 24 hours per week
* Day shifts only  
** DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
** Our 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit is rated as #8 for Rehabilitation in the nation, by U.S. News and World Report, and continues to hold CARF (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certification. Rehab nurses provide specialized nursing care to patients with the following: spinal cord injury or disease (including tetraplegia with mechanical ventilation); acquired brain injury; stroke; tumor; amputation; neuromuscular diseases;

musculoskeletal diseases; solid organ, blood, and marrow transplants; and mechanical circulatory support devices (VADs). Rehabilitation is provided by an interdisciplinary team composed of the patient and family and individuals from many health care disciplines.  
** PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Identify clinical indications for admission
* Track hospital events and course in order to justify patient admission and continued stay for payer reimbursement
* Communicate with third party payers regarding patient clinical progress
* Assess and communicate potential reasons for payer denials and attempts to resolve the denial with the team at the time of identification
* Participate in activities of identifying high risk vulnerabilities to the organization
* Use critical thought processes and decision making in monitoring the continuum of care
* Perform duties as rehab staff nurse  
** REQUIREMENTS
* ** 2 years of recent work experience in acute care inpatient rehab nursing
* Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
* Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers  
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
*** ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
** UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in multiple specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.  UW Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.
** Excellence. Exploration. Education.
**** Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
**** Pay Range Minimum:**$50.72 hourly
** Pay Range Maximum:**$93.06 hourly
** Other Compensation:
** BSN (or higher) premium - $1.00/hour Certification premium - $1.25/hour Weekend premium - $4.00/hour Overtime pay
** Benefits:
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** Shift:
** First Shift (United States of America)
** Temporary or Regular?
** This is a regular position
** FTE (Full-Time…