Franciscan Health Crown Point 12750 Saint Francis Drive Crown Point, Indiana 46307 WHO WE ARE With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Maintain accurate, concise and timely documentation in EPIC and DOC flowsheets for discharge planning and payer authorization. Act as liaison and coordinate with hospital multidisciplinary team, post-discharge providers and patient/family with the transition of care. Comply with all accrediting bodies, governmental agencies, and third-party payer requirements related to discharge planning and mandated reporting. Review admissions, level of care, continued stay utilizing nationally recognized criteria with respect to medical necessity, appropriateness of care and quality concerns. Provide clinical coordination of care including chronic care conditions. Work with quality department to improve the quality of care in acute and ambulatory settings. Location: Emergency Department .9 FTE Alternating Shifts QUALIFICATIONS Associate's Degree Nursing - REQUIRED 5 years Nursing/Patient Care REQUIRED Registered Nurse (RN) - REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree - Preferred 2 years Case Management - Preferred Certified Case Manager (CCM) - Preferred TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely 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.