Case Management Lead — Discharge & Care Coordination

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan (403b)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking an experienced Case Manager Leader in Mequon, WI for Day Shift, Full-time. You will oversee case managers, workflows, and patient care coordination to ensure efficient admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay management.

Minimum credentials include RN through Wisconsin or Social Worker; ACMA/CCMC credentials are preferred. Education requires a HS diploma with 2 years experience or an Associate/Technical degree; a Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• RN or Social Worker credential required before hire date.
• Case Manager credential from ACMA or CCMC preferred.
• HS diploma/GED with 2 years experience or AA/Technical degree; Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Case management

Leadership

Healthcare knowledge

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree

Technical degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Ascension is seeking an experienced Case Manager Leader in Mequon, WI for Day Shift, Full-time. You will oversee case managers, workflows, and patient care coordination to ensure efficient admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay management.

Minimum credentials include RN through Wisconsin or Social Worker; ACMA/CCMC credentials are preferred. Education requires a HS diploma with 2 years experience or an Associate/Technical degree; a Master’s degree is preferred.