Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management

Company: UW Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: April 4, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager, Acute Care Case Management for a nursing job in Madison, Wisconsin. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: Acute Care Case Management - Discipline: RN - Duration: Ongoing - Employment Type: Staff Work Schedule: 100% FTE, Day shifts M-F; 3-4 weekends per year, holiday rotation. You will be working at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Be part of something remarkable Join the 1 hospital in Wisconsin! We are seeking a Nurse (RN) Case Manager: - Bring a strong clinical background, case management experience and well-developed assessment and critical thinking skills - Assist with anticipating the discharge needs of post-surgical patients to ensure timely discharge and access to the best possible resources - Have an understanding of medical necessity, level of care and patient status (inpatient vs outpatient). - Knowledge of community resources such as transportation, skilled nursing facilities or home health agencies. - Enjoy learning, asking questions, and working within a collaborative team environment. At UW Health, you will have: - An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off and retirement plans. - Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance. - Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being. - Acuity based staffing ratios for optimal safety. - A strong shared governance structure which assures every nurse has a voice. - A place where nursing excellence is recognized and celebrated in our inpatient and outpatient settings through several award programs. - Tuition reimbursement - UW Health invests in your professional growth as a nurse by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Required - Master's Degree Master’s degree in Nursing or healthcare related field Preferred Work Experience - 3 years Three (3) years of relevant clinical nursing experience. Required - Recent experience as a hospital-based Nurse Case Manager Preferred Licenses & Certifications - Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of WI or holds a license issued by a jurisdiction that has adopted the nurse licensure compact Upon Hire Required - ACMA certification as a Case Manager Preferred Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s 1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers. Job Description UW Hospital and Clinics benefits UW Health Job ID 46579. Posted job title: RN - Nurse Case Manager, Coordinated Care About UW Health UW Health is an integrated academic health system that is home to the No. 1 hospital in Wisconsin (for the 13th year in a row) as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. We’re made up of six main hospitals, one JOA partner hospital in Madison and two hospitals located within the main hospital in Illinois. We also have more than 90 clinics across Wisconsin and northern Illinois. UW Health cares for more than 800,000 patients each year and employs more than 24,000 people — one of the region’s largest employers. Many of our 1,800 physicians are faculty members at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, one of the nation’s highly regarded medical schools. Benefits - Holiday Pay - Vision benefits - Continuing Education - Sick pay - Dental benefits - Life insurance - Discount program - Pet insurance - Wellness and fitness programs - Medical benefits

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