Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Family Medicine
University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, CO

RN Case Manager - Family Medicine, Louisville

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Community Practice Job Title: RN Case Manager - Family Medicine, Louisville Position #00809017 - Requisition #32356 Job Summary: The RN Case Manager works collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to promote positive patient outcomes. They perform a care continuum process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to support the individual's health needs. They utilize skilled communication, education, and resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes. The RN Case Manager provides focused support to various areas such as utilization management, value-based performance teams, emergency departments, and acute, ambulatory, and specialty care teams. Key Responsibilities: * Evaluates and identifies members' needs. Interfaces with Primary Care Providers, Specialists, and various disciplines on developing case management plans/programs. * Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies them as necessary. * Coordinates the interdisciplinary approach to providing continuity of care, including utilization management, value-based care and transfer coordination, discharge planning, and obtaining all authorizations/approvals/transfers for outside services for patients/families. * Acts as a clinical liaison, per their specialty, with outside agencies and facilities, outside providers, employers and/or workers' compensation carriers, and third-party administrators. * Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols according to state regulations. * Acts as a patient advocate and educator to assure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and that the patient is educated and empowered to participate in the care plan. Work Location: Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Louisville, Colorado. Why Join Us: Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, seeks trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer various opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to, Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges, and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off - vacation, sick, holidays, and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness. Diversity and Equity: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field. * At least three (3) years of nursing experience. * Registered Nurse (RN), State of Colorado. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: * 3 years job-related/clinic experience. * RN experience in Primary Care or Care Management setting. * Nursing certification (ANCC) in specialty area. * Bilingual, Spanish-speaking. * Computer skills: EPIC, Kronos. * MS Office: Outlook, PowerPoint, Word. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Ability to interpret, communicate and document with proper medical terminology. * Strong knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 procedure coding. * Strong knowledge of value-based care and risk-based coding procedures in Primary Care. * Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance. * Strong organizational and time-management skills. How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Melissa Avey, [email protected] Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until position is filled. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $76,517 to $97,330. The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [email protected]. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.