Disease Manager
Chicago-IL-60290-United States
About Sinai Health System
Located on Chicago’s West and Southwest Side, Sinai Health System is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Sinai Children’s Hospital,
Sinai Community Institute, Sinai Medical Group, and Sinai Urban Health Institute.
The entities of Sinai Health System collectively deliver a full range of quality inpatient and outpatient services, as well as a large number of innovative, community-based health, research and social service programs. We focus our collective depth of expertise and passion to improve the health of the 1.5 million people who live in our diverse service area. With our team of dedicated caregivers, Sinai Health System is committed to building stronger, healthier communities.
A partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community
Disease Management Disease Manager
Demonstrates clinical expertise through direct or indirect care. As a collaborating member of the health care team provides pre-visit and follow-up direction and support to the patient, family, and health care providers. This position aids in addressing ethical and legal concerns including end-of-life care and complex disease management. The responsibilities will include: supporting the continuum of care from the acute to the patient-centered medical home, aiding in the development of office workflows for the medical home, and collaborating with physicians to develop a standard of care with preventative services and chronic disease management.
The position will participate in clinical quality activities and facilitating implementation of clinical best practices across the continuum. The position will develop relationships with professional colleagues within the medical neighborhood to enhance the interdisciplinary team and the services it provides as well as providing follow-up contact with patients as indicated to ensure compliance with recommendations – medications, lab/x-ray, specialist visits, PCP visits, dieticians, etc. The position will be responsible for ensuring patient compliance with quality measures at the practice level and assessing barriers to compliance and coordinating initiatives to support patient compliance. Providing telephone advice per protocol, handling urgent calls and emergent calls. Anticipating the needs of the patient population and seeing that necessary documentation and pre-visit planning is completed before patient visit within the medical home arena.
Benefits
- 403 b with matching contributions
- Work-life balance - Personal time off & Schedule
- Medical / Dental / Vision
Minimum Education
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- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing; if incumbent has an Associate's, Bachelor's in Healthcare related field preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
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- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a related clinical nursing position.
- Prior experience in disease management/care management/health coaching highly desirable.
License and Certification
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- Registered Nurse with current Illinois license required
1) This is a Hybrid Position (3 days on site and 2 days' work from home). This could change at any time based on business needs 2) Complete comprehensive risk assessment on members 3) Complete monthly care plans for members who have been identified as High Risk 4) Assure appropriate plan of care is created and documented for the member, ensure that the plan of care is appropriately communicated and understood by the care team. 5) Assist member with any SDOH issues that may arise 6) Streamline transition in and out of the hospital 7) Schedule follow-up appointments after inpatient discharge and/or ER visits 8) Completing yearly Health Risk Assessments on all members 9) Develop effective working relationships with PCPs, Specialists, care team members, Administrative Leadership and Physician Champion 10) Address all chronic conditions assessments 11) Present case reviews monthly during the weekly huddles 12) Develop and maintain excellent working knowledge of disease management/care manager/health coaching skills and systems; stays abreast of current/upcoming enhancements to this field of knowledge; maintain excellent knowledge of disease state assigned 13) Attend trainings that are required through this program 14) Must be proficient in Excel 15) Excellent computer skills
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