Registered Nurse Care Manager

Ascension; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Remote Care Management RN to support chronic disease management and coordinate telephonic assessments for value-based contracts. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals to plan and monitor patient care in a fully remote environment.

You will conduct comprehensive assessments, identify needs, and manage referrals while ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with Ascension’s standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in care management or case management settings.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and care management software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment using virtual tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide chronic disease management support for value-based care contracts.
• Perform telephonic assessments to identify medical, psychosocial, behavioral, and environmental needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Manage registry-based referrals generated through weekly reporting.

Skills

Chronic disease management

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Referral management

Remote work proficiency

Education

Nursing diploma

Professional licensure

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time

• Location: Remote
• Department: Care Management Operations
• Schedule: Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Central Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Chronic Disease Management: Provide chronic disease management support for value-based care contracts across Ascension markets, including patient education and care planning.
• Patient Assessment: Conduct comprehensive telephonic assessments to identify medical, psychosocial, behavioral, and environmental needs affecting patient health outcomes.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with an interdisciplinary care team (physicians, nurses, social workers, behavioral health providers, and community organizations) to coordinate patient-centered care.
• Referral Management: Manage registry-based referrals generated through automated weekly reporting.
• Active RN compact license.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Certified Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC).

Education

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

Preferred Experience

• 3â5 years of experience in care management, case management, social services, community health, or clinical practice.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and care management software. Technologically proficient with the ability to effectively operate in a fully remote environment using virtual communication and cloud-based tools.
• Certification in Case Management (CCM, ACM, or similar), and experience within managed care, population health, or value-based care environments, preferred
• Familiarity with Medicare/Medicaid policies and utilization management principles.

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

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.

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