Case Manager Care Coordination

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.

• $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

The Nurse 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.

• Assists in coordinating the patient's stay from admission through discharge. Assists to expedite medically appropriate, cost-effective care. Helps to ensure patient is at the right level and site of care, and the patient moves along the continuum of care in a safe and timely manner.

• In collaboration with the patient/family, and members of the health care team, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the plan of care and the patient's response to treatment.
• Continually proactive in collaborating and educating physicians and multidisciplinary team in appropriateness of admission, continued stay, utilization of resources and expected LOS.
• Refers appropriate cases to patient financial services, peer review, patient relations, risk management.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to clarify admission status and plan of care.
• Utilizes all available tools and resources to gain better and complete picture of clinical assessment of the patient: notifies physicians and staff of concerns/variations.
• Relays pertinent information to appropriate care team members relative to admission, continuum of care and concerns related to discharge.
• Ensures that the interdisciplinary care plan and the discharge plan are comprehensive and consistent with the patient's clinical course, continuing care needs, and coordinated with covered services as available.
• Assesses and reassesses the patient for on-going care needs with knowledge of high-risk criteria and initiates referrals to the appropriate resources in a timely manner to progress toward the discharge plan.
• Participates in rounds and complex patient care conferences as indicated, identifying needs, barriers, and action plans.
• Performs utilization…