Registered Nurse Case Manager

Your Future Role At A Glance

Location: Austin, TX
Facility: Dell Seton Medical Center
Department/Speciality: Case Management
Schedule: Full-time | Day shift | 8:00 AM5:00 PM | MondayFriday | 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 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

Coordinate the overall interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission to discharge for the Case Management department.

• Create plan for care across the continuum. Integrate patient/family preferences and values. Advocate for resources and removal of barriers for the patient.
• Monitor patients' medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations and/or patient records.
• Maintain ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan.
• Serve as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses and treatment options for post-discharge care. Act as a liaison between patient and post acute services.
• Collaborate with payers for benefit optimization.
• Advocate for effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.

What Minimum Requirements You'll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred. ACM also accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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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