RN Rehab Case Manager (24-36 Hours/Week, Days)

  • University of Washington
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Full Time
$10,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

UW Medical Center-Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for an RN Case Manager on our Inpatient Rehab Unit.

WORK SCHEDULE
  • 60% or 90% FTE
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 08-1630 (60%)
  • Option for one additional 12 hour shift as staff RN (90%)

  • 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
  • At least 2 years of acute care inpatient rehab clinical nursing experience
  • Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington by start date
  • Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers

    ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE
    UW Medical Center was the first Magnet-recognized facility and continue to hold Magnet certification. 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 Transits light rail station across the street.

    UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

    Excellence. Exploration. Education.
    ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
    UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

    Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
  • Job ID: 481766533
    Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025

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