RN Case Manager
Manhattan, Kansas
KSWIC Ascension Via Christi Manhattan

RN Case Manager

Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM

Job Summary

Coordinate the interdisciplinary plan of care for patients from admission through discharge within the Case Management department. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and integrating patient/family-centered care plans across the continuum
• Advocating for patient resources and removing barriers
• Monitoring medical necessity and level of care through assessments and evaluations
• Collaborating with supervisors and care transition teams to implement and reevaluate care plans
• Serving as a resource for medical record documentation and level of care recommendations
• Acting as a liaison between patients and post-acute services
• Collaborating with payers to optimize benefits
• Promoting effective and efficient use of clinical resources

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Kansas
• Minimum of 1 year of Case Management experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• MOAB Moderate Risk certification

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Must be completed prior to or at the start of assignment:

• Professional credentials: Resume/Profile, two professional references, criminal background check, employment verification, education verification, signed assignment agreement, onboarding attestations, and contract worker onboarding
• Certifications: BLS, MOAB Moderate Risk De-Escalation Training
• Health and Immunizations:

  • Ascension Color Vision test (updated every 3 years)
  • MMR: documented proof of two vaccines or positive titer; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: documented proof of immunity or two vaccines; no declinations accepted
  • Tdap: valid within 10 years; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: vaccination series completion or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (optional; mask required if declined during flu season)
  • Tuberculosis screening: 2-step PPD or IGRA within required timeframes, chest X-ray if positive, annual TB questionnaire
  • Fit Test for respiratory protection (preferred before start, can be done onsite)
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment, updated annually
• Drug Screening: 12-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Skills and Competency:

  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.) with minimum passing score
  • Ascension Skills Checklist for clinical specialty, updated annually
• Identification: Valid driver’s license or state ID matching address on file
• Badge photo: forward-facing headshot with white or blue background, no alterations

Additional Notes

• Contract length is approximately 13 weeks
• This role requires strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient advocacy skills
• Emphasis on documentation accuracy and compliance with clinical and regulatory standards