Registered Nurse Case Management

Ascension Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental, and/

403(b) employer-matched plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Job summary

Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, MD is seeking a responsible Case Manager to coordinate and optimize patient transitions from hospital to next steps. You will partner with nursing, social work, and medical teams to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered discharge plans.

The role requires RN licensure in Maryland, BLS, and CCMC credentials are preferred. The position offers a day-shift, full-time schedule with benefits and opportunities for professional growth within Ascension’s

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Case Management experience in healthcare.
• Knowledge of discharge planning and care transitions.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate comprehensive care transitions among clinical teams for seamless patient recovery.
• Design discharge pathways aligned with patient values and family preferences.
• Advocate for patient resources and remove barriers to care.
• Evaluate documentation accuracy and advise on levels of care.
• Collaborate with care transition team to continuously improve health plans.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Baltimore, MD
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Day-Shift | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Coordinate comprehensive care transitions by serving as the primary link between all clinical disciplines, ensuring every patient receives a seamless and well-integrated recovery experience.
• Design individualized discharge pathways that integrate patient values and family preferences, ensuring a safe and sustainable transition from the hospital to the next stage of care.
• Advocate for vital patient resources by identifying and removing systemic barriers to care, ensuring every individual has the medical necessity and support required for their specific diagnosis.
• Evaluate clinical documentation accuracy to provide expert recommendations on levels of care, ensuring that medical records reflect the true complexity of the patient's journey and treatment options.
• Drive continuous care improvement through active collaboration with the care transition team, constantly re-evaluating health plans to adapt to a patient's changing condition in real-time.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Maryland Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.

Education:

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

Additional Preferences:

• Case Management Expertise: A minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in a Case Management role within a healthcare setting.
• Discharge Planning Expertise: Demonstrated experience in coordinating complex patient transitions and multidisciplinary care plans.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM | Some Weekends and Holiday rotation.

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.

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Min Salary: 81120.00

Max Salary 115939.20