Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse Care Manager utilizes the nursing process to assess patient needs and coordinates and facilitates patient care through the continuum of services. Works with all disciplines to assure quality of care and judicious use of resources. Uses clinical expertise, problem solving and communication skills to achieve optimal clinical and resource outcome in an effective time frame. Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, teamwork, and service excellence. Provides linkages to selected health resources across the healthcare continuum. Makes appropriate arrangements for care in a timely manner to ensure smooth transition between the patient’s care in the hospital and their discharge plan. Serves as a resource and assures care is provided in a compassionate, ethical, and knowledgeable fashion, is based on the Caring Model and exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Rush Copley and in accordance with policies and procedures. Assures the highest degree of quality care is followed at all times keeping the care and safety of the patient population as a top priority.

Position Requirements:

• BSN Required
• Must be licensed and currently registered to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of IL.
• Specialty Certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and role model skills to effectively assist unit staff and physicians in understanding managed care techniques and the value of changing practice patterns.
• Excellent negotiation skills with physicians and others to assure patient receives appropriate and timely care.
• Effective analytical, organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of interpersonal skills for interacting with all level of professionals within and outside the organization.
• Able to multi task in an organized manner; high degree of flexibility required Self-directed learner and professional.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of Care/Utilization Management Hospital experience preferred.