RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) matching

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care from admission through discharge. You’ll advocate for patient resources, monitor medical necessity, and collaborate with care teams and payers to optimize outcomes.

This role emphasizes documentation accuracy, communication with supervisors, and guiding post-discharge services to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality patient care within Ascension's mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date; multi-state/Compact state license acceptable.
• BLS Provider (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) preferred.
• Case Manager credentialed from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) preferred.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Creates plan for care across the continuum. Integrates patient/family preferences and values. Advocates for resources and removal of barriers for the patient.
• Monitors patients' medical necessity and level of care through assessments, ongoing evaluations and/or patient records.
• Maintains ongoing dialog with supervisor and care transition team members to ensure effective implementation and reevaluation of care plan.
• Serves as a resource for adequate medical record documentation, level of care recommendations, and services as they relate to diagnoses and treatment options for post-discharge care. Acts as a liaison between patient and post acute services.
• Collaborates with payers for benefit optimization.
• Advocates for effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care from admission through discharge. You’ll advocate for patient resources, monitor medical necessity, and collaborate with care teams and payers to optimize outcomes.

This role emphasizes documentation accuracy, communication with supervisors, and guiding post-discharge services to ensure seamless transitions and high-quality patient care within Ascension's mission-driven environment.