RN CASE MANAGER EDUCATOR, FH - CARE MANAGEMENT
Froedtert

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 1.000000

Standard Hours:8.00

Shift: Shift 1

Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends:

Job Summary:

The Case Manager RN/Educator is a practitioner and educator. As a practitioner, the Case Manager RN/Educator is responsible for coordinating care and services of selected patient populations through the acute care episode and across the continuum to support an effective discharge plan. As an Educator, the Case Manager RN/Educator collaborates with Organizational Learning, participating in the design, implementation and evaluation of orientation, continuing education, and in-service education relevant to Care Management staff, patient population(s), practice setting, regulatory compliance, and patient and family education. The Educator uses tools, theories, skills, and knowledge to maintain Care Management standards of practice and to improve the care management practice of learners. The Case Manager RN/Educator is available for week days and weekend staff, based on individual educational needs. The Case Management RN/Educator serves as a role model and has a responsibility to foster a positive attitude about the benefits of change and opportunities of life-long learning. The Case Management RN/Educator job description has been adapted from the ANA Nursing Professional Development: Scope and Standards of Practice 3rd Edition (2016), the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice 3rd Edition (2015), and the American Case Management Association Standards of Practice and Scope of Services (2013). Other duties as assigned.

Other information:

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 3 years of applicable clinical practice experience as a licensed registered nurse and at least 2 years experience in the case management field including utilization review, transitional planning, outcomes management, readmission reduction and discharge planning assessment is required. The ability to effectively assess staff members' educational needs, design programs to meet identified needs, and to oversee instruction for staff members
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED: None. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Degree in Nursing (Baccalaureate or Graduate) is required. Professional knowledge of nursing theory, educational theories, and principles to assist in the process of providing education to a professional staff is required.
EDUCATION PREFERRED: None. TRAINING DESCRIPTION: None. TRAINING PREFERRED: None. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: General knowledge of payor industry (Medicare, Medicaid and General knowledge of payor industry (Medicare, Medicaid and Commercial insurance regulations), resource management, and evidenced based clinical practice is essential. Theoretical knowledge of the nursing and case management processes. Analytical skills necessary to assess patient's discharge needs and develop solutions to problems concerning patients' mental status or physical well-being to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of internal and external customers including but not limited to medical staff, patients and families, clinical personnel, support and technical staff, outside agencies and members of the community. Other skills needed include excellent written/verbal communication skills, critical thinking, creative problem solving, proficient organization and planning. Basic computer skills. Must be self-directed with ability to tolerate frequent interruptions and a demanding workload.
SPECIAL SKILLS PREFERRED: None. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: Accredited Case Manager Certification (ACM) or Certified Case Manager (CM) certification required within 2 years. Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
LICENSURE PREFERRED: None.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.

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