Ambulatory Care Manager (WFH-0.5)

The Ambulatory Care Manager III is key for working with assigned patient and/or beneficiaries, assessing, facilitating, planning, and advocating health needs on an individual basis. In this role you will assist the coordination of delivery of cost-effective Healthcare services and establish a transition plan for post-acute care. You will also meet established organizational goals as outlined in Franciscan Values and Service Standards and will have the ability to build positive relationships, affect change, perform critical analysis, plan and organize, and promote beneficiary and family autonomy.
 
WHO WE ARE
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Weekend Position- Saturday & Sunday- 10-hour days

• Must have Indiana RN license

• Support transitions between levels of care with care coordination.

• Act as a liaison between patients, consulting physician, referring physician or outside agencies to coordinate patient appointments, admission, or surgery.  

• Coordinate the exchange of information either written or verbal before and after patients are seen.

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Healthcare team in coordination of the patient's care. 

• Meet patient and family to complete psychosocial history and assess family dynamics.

• Review computer record and chart and become familiar with the patient's history and current circumstances.

• Assess the Plan of Care to meet patient needs.

• Provide education for families, patients and other members of the healthcare team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's Degree- Nursing/Patient Care- Required

• Bachelor's Degree- Nursing/Patient Care- Preferred

• Registered Nurse (RN)- State Licensing Board- Indiana- Required

• Registered Nurse (RN)- State License Board- Illinois- Required within 180 days of hire

• Certified Case Manager (CCM)- Commission for Case Manager Certification- Preferred

• Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association- Required

• 5 Years Nursing/Patient Care Experience- Required

• 1 Year Case Management Experience- Preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.

Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.

Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.