Care Coordinator

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health System seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for a Case Manager liaison role. The individual screens patients for placement in acute or observation beds, determines status, and coordinates diversions to home or other appropriate care levels.

Strong clinical acumen and communications with medical staff, nursing, patients and families are essential. Ideal candidates hold Texas RN licensure, BSN preferred, and have hospital case management exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in Texas.
• BSN preferred; National certification in related field preferred.
• Three years recent, full-time hospital experience preferred.
• Must complete a Clinical Documentation Improvement Course within specified time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Screen patients needing placement in acute or observation beds for status determinations.
• Coordinate diversions to home or other level of care appropriate for services needed.
• Serve as liaison with medical staff, nursing, patients and families to ensure appropriate care trajectories.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Liaison with medical staff

Education

RN licensure in TX

BSN preferred

Clinical Documentation Improvement training

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.