Registered Nurse Case Manager

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Wichita, KS

Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis

Department: Case Management

Schedule: Day L Full-time

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $7,500

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.

Life At Ascension: Where Purpose Meets Opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits That Help You Thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How You'll Make An Impact In This Role

• Create comprehensive care plans that span the entire continuum, ensuring that a patient's unique values and family preferences are at the heart of every clinical decision.
• Serve as the primary champion for your patients, proactively identifying and removing barriers to care and securing the essential resources they need to thrive.
• Act as a vital liaison, coordinating between the hospital and post-acute services, ensuring that the hand-off is safe, clear, and supportive.
• Use your expertise to guide medical record documentation and provide level-of-care recommendations that align treatment options with the best possible outcomes.
• Advocate for the efficient and effective use of clinical resources, balancing high-quality care with smart operational stewardship.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• Education:
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What Additional Preferences We're Seeking

• Experience in Case Management, Discharge Planning, or Utilization Review.
• Inpatient clinical experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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