Case Manager RN

Job TitleSaint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $43.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the quality and resource management of all patients that are admitted to the facility from the point of their admission and across the continuum of the health care management. Works on behalf of the advocate, promoting cost containment and demonstrates leadership to integrate the health care providers to achieve a perceived seamless delivery of care. The methodology is designed to facilitate and ensure the achievement of quality, clinical and cost-effective outcomes and to perform a holistic and comprehensive admission and concurrent review of the medical record for the medical necessity, intensity of service and severity of illness.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:1. Minimum 5 years' work experience post-graduation of an accredited school of nursing and a current state Registered Nurse license2. At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management3. Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.Preferred Qualifications:4. Five years of acute care nursing experience. preferred5. CCM or obtained within 1year6. Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.7. Current BCLS certificate, preferredEmployment StatusPer DiemShiftVariableEqual Employment OpportunityCompany is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: