RN CASE MANAGER responsible for coordinating, developing, executing, monitoring, and evaluating all Case Management activities. RN Case Management activities encompass: utilization review, resource management, coordination of care, transition/discharge planning, across the episode of care. Working in collaborative practice with the physician and other members of the health care team to meet patient-specific and age-related patient needs, linking cost resource management and quality to patient care. RN CASE MANAGER completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing. May substitute experience for degree.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
2 years of recent acute care nursing experience. Working knowledge of computers and basic software applications used in job functions such as word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
2 years in Utilization Review, Discharge planning and Medical case management in a hospital setting. Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of specific regulatory, managed care requirements.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Possession of current Texas State license for Registered Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:
Certified in Case Management
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR):
BLS-obtained through approved American heart Association Training Center
2+ to 5 years experience
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.