La Rabida Children's Hospital

Clinical Care Manager (RN)

La Rabida Children's Hospital is hiring for a full-time Clinical Care Manager (RN) for the outpatient unit in Chicago, IL. Various shifts are available!

At La Rabida Children's Hospital, our mission is simple: we're dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we've got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you!

Job Summary:

La Rabida is currently recruiting full-time Clinical Care Managers (RN) to join our outpatient unit in Chicago, IL. We are a small children's acute care hospital focused on treating complex medical conditions, chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities, and abuse and trauma.

The Clinical Care Manager (RN) is responsible for working with and providing clinical support for an identified group of patients and families and managing their ongoing health treatment plan. The Clinical Care Manager(RN) actively supports the clinical care needs of the patients cared for by the physician they are aligned with within the outpatient clinic. The Clinical Care Manager (RN) uses critical thinking skills and nursing expertise to ensure the timely completion of both clinical and episodic care coordination and ensures the successful attainment of HEDIS and other quality-related needs.

Essential Clinical Care Manager (RN) Functions:

• Assists physician in all aspects of the consultation, treatment plan execution, and follow-up on the needs of the patient
  
• Serves as clinical team liaison for families, care coordination entities, external agencies
  

• Utilizes knowledge, skill, and expertise in pediatrics and/or a specialty to coordinate the clinical care of pediatric patients throughout the healthcare continuum
  
• Responsible for the submission of prior authorization requests, while adhering to payer guidelines, for physician-ordered patient DME equipment, and medical supplies
  
• Conducts review of and education with the patient/family as it relates to the physician-prescribed treatment plan
  

What we need from you:

• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing. BSN required; MSN preferred
  
• Three years of experience in pediatric nursing is required
  
• Experience in care management or a clinical specialty is desirable
  
• Current Illinois Professional Nursing Licensure; APN license if appropriate. Certification in Pediatric Nursing, Case Management or specialty preferred
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated knowledge and expertise in pediatrics and any specialty areas, as well as family education
  
• CPR required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross will be accepted
  

What you will receive:

• Competitive Salary
  

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
  
• Pet Insurance
  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  
• Life & Disability Insurance
  
• Retirement Savings Plans & Matching
  

• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
  
• Free Parking
  
• Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month
  

Who we are:

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

La Rabida Children's Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.