Registered Nurse Manager Case Management

About the role

Manage assigned case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care. Manage professional and clerical associates who work in case management, as well as tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management, and contracting with internal and external resources. Communicate with administration and medical staff in matters related to appropriateness of hospital admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay. Serve as content specialist for staff in the areas of utilization criteria, appeal and review process, and case management system documentation. Develop staff schedule and revise assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards. Cover on units as needed and serve as a resource for complex case management issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care.
• Manage professional and clerical associates who work in case management, as well as tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management, and contracting with internal and external resources.
• Communicate with administration and medical staff in matters related to appropriateness of hospital admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay.
• Serve as content specialist for staff in the areas of utilization criteria, appeal and review process, and case management system documentation.
• Develop staff schedule and revise assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards.
• Cover on units as needed and serve as a resource for complex case management issues.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: One or more of the following required: Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Social Worker credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Marriage & Family Therapy, Professional Counseling & Social Work obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred. Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• Education: High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required. Masters Degree preferred.
• Work Experience: 3 years of experience required. 1 year of leadership or management experience required.

Preferences

• Strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Day shift | Full-Time