RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Transitions

Ascension; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave and family benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate the interdisciplinary care plan from admission to discharge within the Case Management department. You will advocate for patient resources, monitor medical necessity, and ensure effective care transitions and documentation for post-discharge options.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, payers, and the patient to optimize outcomes and resource use in a nonprofit health system with a strong commitment to service.

Qualifications

• RN credential required from Wisconsin Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• Lifelong learning and professional development encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Creates plan for care across the continuum, integrating patient/family preferences and removing barriers.
• Monitors medical necessity and level of care via assessments and records.
• Maintains dialogue with supervisor and care transition team for plan implementation and reevaluation.
• Supports medical record documentation and post-discharge services; liaises with patient and post-acute care.
• Collaborates with payers for benefit optimization.
• Advocates for efficient utilization of clinical resources.

Skills

Care planning

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Case Manager to coordinate the interdisciplinary care plan from admission to discharge within the Case Management department. You will advocate for patient resources, monitor medical necessity, and ensure effective care transitions and documentation for post-discharge options.

The role emphasizes collaboration with care teams, payers, and the patient to optimize outcomes and resource use in a nonprofit health system with a strong commitment to service.