RN / Case Manager - Rehabilitation unit - UW Medical Center-Montlake

Job Description

UW Medical Center-Montlake - 8N Rehab Unit has an outstanding opportunity for an RN Case Manager (job profile: Registered Nurse 3).

WORK SCHEDULE

• 60% FTE / 24 hours per week
• Day shifts only

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

Our 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit is rated as #8 for Rehabilitation in the nation, by U.S. News and World Report, and continues to hold CARF (Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) certification. Rehab nurses provide specialized nursing care to patients with the following: spinal cord injury or disease (including tetraplegia with mechanical ventilation); acquired brain injury; stroke; tumor; amputation; neuromuscular diseases; musculoskeletal diseases; solid organ, blood, and marrow transplants; and mechanical circulatory support devices (VADs). Rehabilitation is provided by an interdisciplinary team composed of the patient and family and individuals from many health care disciplines.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify clinical indications for admission
• Track hospital events and course in order to justify patient admission and continued stay for payer reimbursement
• Communicate with third party payers regarding patient clinical progress
• Assess and communicate potential reasons for payer denials and attempts to resolve the denial with the team at the time of identification
• Participate in activities of identifying high risk vulnerabilities to the organization
• Use critical thought processes and decision making in monitoring the continuum of care
• Perform duties as rehab staff nurse

REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years of recent work experience in acute care inpatient rehab nursing
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Washington State
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE

UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As one of the top hospitals in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World

Report) and nationally ranked in multiple specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

UW Medical Center is proud to be recognized with Magnet Hospital status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. As a teaching hospital and research center, we're deeply committed to the enhancement of care for our patients-as well as the professional growth of our staff.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education.

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. 

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.