Job Description

Details

• Department: Case Management
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00pm.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent\'s
• Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Case Management experience preferred
Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities

Manage assigned Registered Nurse (RN) case managers, related activities and workflow to ensure effective and efficient patient care.

• Manage professional and clerical associates who work with a range of functions, including but not limited to: Access Authorization and pre-certification, utilization review and denial management, Care

Coordination, Collaborative treatment planning and core measures, Discharge Planning, tracking of the post-acute period and provision of disease management, and contracting internally and externally. * Communicate with administration and medical staff in matters related to appropriateness of hospital admissions, discharge planning, and length of stay.

• Serve as content specialist for staff in the areas of utilization criteria, appeal and review process, and case management system documentation.
• Develop staff schedule and revise assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards. Cover on units as needed and serve as a resource for complex

case management issues.
Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Required Credential(s):

• Licensed Professional Associate Professional Registered Nurse credentialed from the Alabama Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Preferred Credential(s):
• BLS Provider. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative

leadership experience required.
Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.
Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent\'s employs over 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham and surrounding communities for more than 122 years. As an associate, you will find rewarding career opportunities at one of our five hospitals and several other healthcare facilities including an outpatient wellness facility that offers medical, imaging, fitness, nutrition and spa services.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 150,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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