Job Title & Location
Registered Nurse Case Manager – HCA Houston Healthcare – Kingwood, TX
Job Summary
The RN case manager is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patients achieve optimal health, access to care, and appropriate utilization of resources, balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. The position ensures that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessity, assesses patients for transition needs, promotes timely discharge, and prevents avoidable readmissions. The role integrates national standards for case management scope of services.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in the collaborative program which requires review of patient activities related to medical necessity of hospitalization, appropriateness of length of stay, timely and appropriate utilization of services rendered, and identification of patient needs related to patient care following discharge from the hospital.
Promote quality care and cost‑effective outcomes to enhance the physical, psychosocial and vocational health of individuals.
Review, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health‑related service options throughout the continuum of care.
Provide care based on physical, psychological, educational, safety and related criteria for neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing, required
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred
Case Management certification, preferred
Current Texas licensure with State Board of Nurse Examiners as an RN
1+ year(s) experience in healthcare
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that includes prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%–9% of pay (based on years of service).
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $70,000.00 – $100,000.00
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.