Registered Nurse Case Management

Ascension; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN seeks an experienced Registered Nurse Case Manager to design care plans from admission to discharge and advocate for patient needs. You will coordinate with the care team, payers, and post-acute providers to support smooth transitions.

Requirements include an RN license and a nursing diploma; CCM/ACM preferred. This full-time, on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within Ascension.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license required prior to hire.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or required professional licensure at time of hire.
• 3+ years acute care nursing; 2+ years hospital case management; ACM-RN/CCM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design holistic care plans from admission to discharge.
• Advocate for patient needs and connect families with resources.
• Evaluate levels of care and optimize benefits.
• Coordinate with physicians, care transition teams, and payers.

Education

Nursing Diploma

Professional licensure

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Schedule: Full Time | M-F 8am - 4:30pm | Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed
• Location: Evansville, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent
• Department/Specialty: Case Management
• Schedule: Full Time | M-F 8am - 4:30pm | Weekend and Holiday rotation as needed

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Design Holistic Care Plans: Create personalized plans of care from admission to discharge that incorporate patient and family preferences, removing barriers to ensure smooth transitions across every stage of treatment.
• Advocate for Patient Needs and Resources: Serve as a bridge between patients, multidisciplinary teams, and post-acute care providers, connecting families with vital resources to support long-term recovery.
• Evaluate and Support Appropriate Levels of Care: Conduct ongoing clinical assessments to ensure patients receive the exact level of care they need while optimizing health plan benefits and clinical resource utilization.
• Guide Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Maintain active, continuous communication with physicians, care transition teams, and payers to align on treatment plans and keep patient outcomes moving forward efficiently.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date 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.
• Additional Preferences:
  • Three (3) or more years of recent acute care nursing experience.
  • Two (2) or more years of hospital case management, utilization management, or care coordination experience preferred.
  • Current ACM-RN, CCM preferred

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) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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