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+ **Sign On Bonus:** Up to $7,500

+ **Department:** Care Management-Population Health

+ **Schedule:** Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

+ **Hospital:** Ascension St. Agnes Hospital

+ **Location:** Baltimore, MD

+ **Salary:** $103,251.20 - $139,672.00 per year

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

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

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, CareCoordination, 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 revises assignments daily to assure optimal unit coverage and distribution of workload within staffing standards.

+ Cover on units as needed and serves as a resource for complex case management issues.

Requirements

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:

+ Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Additional Preferences

+ The RN Manager, Post Acute Services at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital is responsible for overseeing the integration and management of Post Acute Care, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care Management (TCM) services.

+ This crucial role focuses on the strategic development and operational management of programs that ensure continuity and quality of care for patients transitioning from acute care to various post-acute settings.

+ The manager leverages their clinical expertise to conduct chart reviews, monitor readmissions, and ensure Medicare and other high-risk patient groups receive appropriate care across settings.

+ This position demands a profound understanding of clinical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

At least 3 years of managerial experience in a healthcare setting, specifically with substantial exposure to post-acute care, palliative care, or transitional care.

Experience with:

Program Development and Policy Formulation, Stakeholder Engagement and Community Outreach, Data Management and Reporting, Quality Assurance and Compliance

Why Join Our Team

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.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 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.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp\_10\_20.pdf) poster.

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.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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