RN Manager - Case Management

Company: Ascension Health
Location: Austin
Posted on: September 23, 2022

Job Description:

We Are Hiring: At Ascension, we respond to an ever-changing workplace by building a community of associates that are flexible, creative and innovative. We reward them with respect and recognition. We seek balance in our work and in our lives, and encourage spirituality in the workplace. Every associate at Ascension Health is unique and comes to us with different needs. We strive to have the programs in place that meet those needs.Ascension Insurance Support is seeking an -RN Manager to join the team in -Austin, Texas. What You Will Do: Manage assigned Registered Nurse (RN) case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care.

• Manage professional and clerical associates who work with a range of functions, including but not limited to: Access Authorization and pre-certification, utilization review and denial management, Care Coordination, Collaborative treatment planning and core measures, Discharge Planning, tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management, and contracting internally and externally.
• 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. What You Will Need: Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.
  • BLS Provider preferred.
  • Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. Licensure required relevant to state in which work is performed.Education:
    • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing with experience required.Work Experience:
      • 3 years of experience required.
      • 1 year of leadership or management experience required. Additional Preferences: No additional preferences. Why Join Our Team: When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 150,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Ascension is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.For further information regarding your EEO rights, click on the following link to the "EEO is the Law" poster:Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants. E-Verify Statement: This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.

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