Position Highlights: Manager - Cross Care Continuum Acute Care Location: Northwest Community Hospital - Arlington Heights, IL Full Time, 40 hours/week General Summary:
This role manages the day to day operations of the Cross Care Continuum teams who provide care navigation, care coordination, utilization management, discharge planning, and denials prevention.
The Manager is accountable to ensure continuity in service delivery to patients receiving acute care services.
The Manager is responsible for budget functions including forecasting resource needs for the assigned cost center(s), creating and implementing annual staffing and operations budgets, and recommending capital needs.
The manager selects, hires, develops, supervises and evaluates the professional care management staff of RN's and Social Workers and unlicensed support staff.
Leads clinical initiatives to achieve clinical and financial metrics.
Contributes constructively to the clinical, quality, financial and patient engagement outcomes of the health system.
Works collaboratively with peer-leaders, physicians, and other professional colleagues to achieve positive outcomes and to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
What you will need: Bachelor's Degree in a healthcare related field (Nursing/Social Work/Therapy) required.
Master's degree preferred Active, unencumbered license to practice in clinical discipline of Nursing/Social Work/Therapy required Certified case management ACMA or CMSA preferred Minimum five years of quality management/care coordination/health care experience in a hospital setting Minimum three years of management and/or leadership experience Benefits: Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options, including Domestic Partner Coverage Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking at designated locations Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities