RN Case Manager

Job DescriptionAdvance Your Nursing Career with Indiana's #1 Healthcare System!Indiana University Health is looking for a dedicated Case Manager to join our team at Arnett Hospital in Lafayette, IN. This is an inpatient position that requires availability for some weekdays and alternating weekends. Weekday shifts will be 12 hours (8am-8pm), while weekend shifts will be 10 hours (9am-7pm), totaling 7 shifts per pay period (every two weeks). Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday (Sunday, Wednesday Off); Week 2: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday (Friday, Saturday, Sunday off). Further scheduling details can be discussed during the interview.Why Choose IU Health?As Indiana's largest and highest-ranked healthcare system, we are proud to offer a range of benefits designed to support your professional development and well-being, including: 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Tuition reimbursement for continuing education Student loan forgiveness program for qualifying participants, offering potential balance forgiveness after meeting specific criteria Employee Assistance Program providing no-cost counseling services Healthy Results wellness programs that allow you to earn points toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck-participate more to earn more!Position Overview:As an RN Case Manager, you will play a critical role in planning and coordinating patient care from pre-admission through post-discharge. You will work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that patients are assigned the appropriate level of care and are seamlessly transitioned to their post-discharge plans. This involves performing accurate and timely discharge planning, liaising with third-party payers to secure coverage, and administering education and preventive care programs.Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Nursing required. New ASN RNs hired after January 1, 2013, will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire date. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Certification in Case Management preferred. Knowledge of InterQual Acute Level of Care Criteria and Federal guidelines outlining coverage of inpatient and outpatient hospital services, including observation is preferred. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and regulatory guidelines is preferred. Ability to comprehend third party contractual arrangements is preferred. Understanding of the third party denial and appeal process is preferred. Requires knowledge of various software applications including Windows; Cerner; MCCM; and SMS. 3-5 years of experience required. Requires strong clinical background in acute care. Associate's Degree in Nursing required. New ASN RNs hired after January 1, 2013, will be required to complete their BSN within 5 years of hire date. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Certification in Case Management preferred. Knowledge of InterQual Acute Level of Care Criteria and Federal guidelines outlining coverage of inpatient and outpatient hospital services, including observation is preferred. Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and regulatory guidelines is preferred. Ability to comprehend third party contractual arrangements is preferred. Understanding of the third party denial and appeal process is preferred. Requires knowledge of various software applications including Windows; Cerner; MCCM; and SMS. 3-5 years of experience required. Requires strong clinical background in acute care.About Us Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care. IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all. With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence. At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development. Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.About the TeamIndiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.