NI-Manager, Care Management

Pay Range: $81,400.00 - $122,100.00 / year (posted pay range is based on a 1.0 FTE) 
 

Additional components of compensation may include:

• • Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

Benefits information: https://careers.uwhealth.org/benefits/

 

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

•    Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

•    Annual wellness reimbursement

•    Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

•    Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

•    Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

•    Strong shared governance structure

•    Commitment to employee voice

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Manager of Care Management has well developed skills in the assessment and acute care management of patients and families. The scope of practice includes assessment and management of high-risk, high-cost patients, multidisciplinary team leadership, program development, clinical outcomes measurement, clinical and fiscal variance analysis. Offers clinical consultation to all staff and provides case management services within the area of responsibility for a select number of patients who meet high-risk screen indicators.

The Manager of Care Management has the authority and responsibility for providing leadership and supervision to utilization management staff, care managers, care coordinators and social workers for both inpatient and outpatient services. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental and divisional nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as Health System initiatives. Plans and participates in community outreach activities.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure in the State of Illinois as an RN.  
• Must obtain certification in specialty within 2 year of hire. Acceptable specialty certifications are Certified Case Manager (CCM) or Accredited Case Manager (ACM).    

EXPERIENCE:

n/a

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Successful completion of annual, age and job specific competencies.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with all levels within the organization and community.
• Flexibility and excellent verbal, written, organizational and critical decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Demonstrated ability to consider the specific needs of different age groups in all interactions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees case management staff and ongoing development of this function throughout the System. In conjunction with physicians, nursing staff and other health care professionals works to improve the quality of patient care and ensure the efficient and cost effective movement of patients through the health care continuum.
• In conjunction with Director formulates department goals, objectives, standards, policy and procedures for quality and patient safety efforts and initiatives throughout the system. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets ensuring positive financial outcomes.
• Develops and implements annual performance goals that reflect the organization’s strategic plan and values and assures compliance