Care Coordinator

Jobtome; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks an RN Case Manager to screen patients for bed placement and coordinate appropriate diversions to home or other levels of care. The role requires assertive clinical acumen and strong communication with medical staff, nursing, patients, and families.

The candidate should hold a Texas RN license ( BSN preferred ), with national certification preferred. Three years of hospital experience and familiarity with case management/utilization review or hospital quality

Qualifications

• Assertive communication and clinical judgment required.
• Experience coordinating patient care across multiple teams is preferred.
• Strong liaison skills with medical staff, nursing, patients and families are essential.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients for placement in acute or observation beds.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other levels of care as needed.
• Serve as liaison with medical staff, nursing, patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical acumen

Education

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

National certification preferred

Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within time of hire

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

At the front door of University Health System, this role serves to screen patients needing placement in acute or observation beds for the purposes of correct status determinations, and the coordination of appropriate diversions to home or other level of care more appropriate for the services needed to be rendered. This position requires assertive clinical acumen and communication skills for serving in the liaison roles with medical staff, nursing, and patients and families.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the State of Texas, BSN preferred. National certification (e.G. CCRN, RNC, CEN, CNOR, OCN, ANCC, CAN, CPAN, CFRN, etc.) in related field is preferred. Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred. Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality assurance experience is preferred. Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire date.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current license from the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice as a registered nurse is required. National certification in related field is preferred. Case Manager Certification (CCM or ANCC) is highly desirable.