Care Manager II-IP, PRN - Mercy Jefferson
Festus, MO, United States
- Healthcare
- Part-time
- care management
- hospital care coordination
- patient transition planning
The Care Manager II-IP at Mercy Jefferson coordinates and oversees patient care transitions from admission to discharge, ensuring safety and quality. This role involves collaboration within an interdisciplinary team and adherence to best practices in care and utilization management. Candidates typically hold a Master's in Social Work or Nursing licensure and have experience in acute care hospital settings.
Find your calling at Mercy!
The Care Manager, as part of the interdisciplinary team, assess, plans, advocates, and coordinates care from admission to discharge ensuring a safe transition post hospitalization. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mercy mission, values, and service standards. The Care Management model provides effective transition planning and length of stay oversight to maintain patient experience, safety, and quality of care utilizing performance metrics and adoption of best practices.Position Details:
Care Manager - PRN
Mercy Hospital Jefferson
Festus, MO 63028
Required Education:
• Master's in Social Work, or has satisfactorily completed all requirements for the MSW but awaiting conferment by the educational facility.
Experience:
• 0-2 years' experience in acute care hospital setting
Licensure:
• Current license in Social Work in the state of employment (LMSW, LCSW)
Certifications:
• BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire
• Certification in Case Management, Preferred
Required Education:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, required
Experience:
• 2-3 years acute care hospital setting, preferred.
• Care Management or Utilization Management experience, preferred
Licensure:
• Current License in the state of employment, required
Certifications:
• BLS (CPR) at hire date, required, or within 90 days of hire
• Certification in Case Management, Preferred
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.




