Nurse Care Manager - PAC (RN/PT)

Evergreen Nephrology is seeking a Nurse Care Manager - PAC (RN/PT) to join their team. The role involves collaborating with Skilled Nursing Facilities to manage nephrology patients who are receiving skilled nursing care after acute hospitalization. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing patient care, facilitating seamless transitions, and developing strategies to optimize length of stay while maintaining high-quality care.

Requirements

• One of the two following qualifications is required in the state of Illinois: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) with an active RN license (compact license preferred where applicable) and/or; A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy with an active PT license
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in telephonic care management and post-acute care
• Active license in good standing in the state of Illinois
• Experience in Utilization Management and/or Utilization Review
• Experience in specialty care including kidney care or related field
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Knowledge of value-based care models and strategies to reduce readmissions
• Experience with team-based care and have excellent collaboration skills
• Excellent working knowledge of community resources
• Strong understanding of skilled nursing facility operations and regulations strongly preferred
• Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite of products including Outlook and Teams

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including an HSA with employer match
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education for eligible roles
• A 401(k) program where Evergreen matches up to 4% of contributions
• Paid parental leave
• A robust training and development program that starts with onboarding and continues throughout your career with Evergreen Nephrology