Registered Nurse Lead Case Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Facility: Seton Medical Center Austin

Department/Speciality: Case Management

Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | Monday-Friday | 40 hours per week


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 99,000+ 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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to case management protocols and established clinical standards.
• Coordinate daily nursing workflow, prioritizing patient care activities to improve efficiency, safety, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Support and evaluate nursing staff performance to strengthen clinical competencies and maintain consistent quality patient care outcomes.
• Serve as escalation resource for complex patient care cases, guiding advanced treatment decisions and promoting timely, effective care coordination.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential:
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).
  • Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, OR Associate's degree, OR Technical degree
  required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Previous Case Management 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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Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-quality patient care, ensuring adherence to case management protocols and established clinical standards.
• Coordinate daily nursing workflow, prioritizing patient care activities to improve efficiency, safety, and interdisciplinary team collaboration.
• Support and evaluate nursing staff performance to strengthen clinical competencies and maintain consistent quality patient care outcomes.
• Serve as escalation resource for complex patient care cases, guiding advanced treatment decisions and promoting timely, effective care coordination.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential:
  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Case Manager credentialed from the American Case Management Association (ACMA).
  • Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Education:

• High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, OR Associate's degree, OR Technical degree
  required. Master's degree preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience required.