Care Coordinator

University Health System- San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System- San Antonio is seeking an experienced RN to screen patients at admission for bed placement and coordinate appropriate diversions to home or other levels of care. You will act as a liaison among medical staff, nursing, patients, and families, using strong clinical acumen and communication skills.

The role emphasizes collaboration across departments to ensure safe, efficient discharge planning and appropriate care pathways for patients.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Texas, active and in good standing.
• BSN preferred; national certification in related field preferred.
• Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
• Must complete Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients at admission for placement in acute or observation beds.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other appropriate levels of care.
• Serve as liaison among medical staff, nursing, patients and families.
• Apply assertive clinical acumen and effective communication in care coordination.

Education

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

National certification preferred

CCM/ANCC desirable

Tools

Clinical Documentation Improvement Course

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.