Manager Care Progression

Saint Luke's Health System•Overland Park, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Luke's South is seeking a driven RN or Social Worker to fill the role of Manager Care Progression. This position will lead patient care coordination and professional growth within the health system. The Care Progression Manager is a key member of the Capacity Leadership Team and has primary oversight for case management at Saint Luke’s East Hospital. The role involves managing the direction and coordination of Case Management and Social Work services within the Care Progression Department. The Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and implementing services related to case coordination, concurrent review, and utilization management, ensuring compliance with TJC, state, and other regulatory agencies.

Requirements

RN, LCSW, or MSW required
Master's required for Social Worker
Bachelor's required for RN
3-5 years experience required
Registered Nurse (KS) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Registered Nurse (MO) - National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NURSYS)
Bachelor's Degree

Nice To Haves

2-5 years leadership experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Managing designated aspects of the case coordination, prior authorization, clinical documentation, and concurrent review programs to ensure maximal reimbursement, prevent financial loss to the hospital, and to minimize patient liability.
Serving as an escalation point for complex discharges.
Managing individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages & evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans.
Ensuring that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.
Developing and adhering to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets.
Responding to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budgets goals.
Adjusting programs to support the needs of the target patient population.