Manager of Case Management

Your future role at a glance Location: Mequon, WI | Onsite Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Ozaukee Department: Case Management Schedule: Day shift | Full-Time How you'll make an impact in this 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. What minimum qualifications you'll need 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. What additional requirements you'll need Strong written and verbal communication. This individual will report directly to the hospital CFO and have heavy communication with physicians and hospital senior leadership. 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. Equal employment opportunity employer 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. E-Verify statement Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates. Benefits Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr