Registered Nurse - Case Manager

Job Summary

Assesses, develops, plans, implements, and evaluates patient discharge planning needs to the next level of care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

Weekend shift:
Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am–7:00 pm, no on‑call.

• Ensures compliance with Condition of Participation (CoP) discharge planning.
• Identifies and escalates gaps/barriers related to inpatient and observation length of stay.
• Assesses patients at high risk for readmission and identifies root causes.
• Develops plans and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team regarding discharge planning to the next level of care.
• Participates with other team members in opportunities for improvement in standard work.
• May also be responsible for utilization management, ED case management, admission process, and act as a case‑manager liaison with post‑acute providers (skilled nursing facilities, rehab, home health, etc.).
• Applies evidence‑based practice and scientific knowledge in nursing practice, ensuring care is delivered based on patient age‑specific needs and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model and uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing.
• Three years of acute care experience.
• Required professional license:
  Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin (IDFPR, MO Compact, OK Compact, WI Department of Safety).

Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of 0‑25lb objects; occasional lifting of 25‑50lb objects. Regular sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot, arm, and hand movements. Use of vision up to 20ft and hearing for identifying alarms. Frequent keyboard use.

Comprehensive benefits package including paid parental leave, flexible payment options, and tuition coverage for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an equal‑opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.