Care Manager RN PRN

Baylor Scott & White Health; West (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Waco, TX is seeking a PRN Care Manager RN to oversee patient care across treatment stages and manage benefits, services, and training to achieve optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes conducting thorough assessments, building individualized care plans, and coordinating with the care team to improve resource use and patient outcomes, while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing or related field required.
• Minimum of two years of professional nursing experience.
• Active RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessment and implement care plans with team collaboration.
• Create patient care plans focusing on interventions and self-management.
• Assess health needs of patients and families and provide care.
• Assist patients with self-management via education, visits, and calls.
• Coordinate referrals and resources to ensure appropriate service delivery.
• Identify problems and devise solutions to optimize care coordination.
• Bridge communication between healthcare providers across facilities.

Skills

Care management knowledge

Communication skills

Assessment & documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Resource coordination

Education

Associate's degree

RN license

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Location: Waco, TX

Setting: Case Management

Schedule: PRN Weekends and Weekdays

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

As a Care Manager RN, assess and organize patient care through treatment stages, following guidelines. Manage benefits, oversee services, act as a case manager and trainer to achieve optimal results. Effective care management helps minimize unnecessary resource use.

Essential Functions Of The Role

• Conduct thorough assessment, implement care plan, collaborate with team for evidence-based high standard of care.
• Creating patient care plans that focus on interventions, treatment goals, and self-management for the patient's benefit.
• Examine the health needs of patients and families, then provide necessary care to meet those needs.
• Assisting patients with self-management using education, personal visits, and telephone interactions, inspiring patients to stick to their care plans.
• Researching resources for patient needs; coordinating programs for correct service delivery. Providing referrals to help patients.
• Being proactive in identifying problems and solutions in coordinating care to provide the best possible options.
• Acting as a bridge between healthcare providers to ensure smooth communication and coordination among different facilities.

Key Success Factors

• A comprehensive knowledge of care management, along with efficient resource and utilisation management.
• Proficiency in patient assessment and care management.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, are crucial.
• The ability to keenly observe, assess, and document patient progress in relation to a care plan.
• The aptitude to assist patients with accessing community resources.
• The willingness and aptitude to work in harmony with both internal medical staff and external partners or organisations.
• Adaptive to change and able to comfortably navigate through a crisis environment.
• Exceptional discretion and respect for confidentiality as it pertains to all patient information, in accordance with policies and regulations.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associate's degree is required.
• The applicant should have at least two years of professional experience.
• The applicant should be a licensed Registered Nurse.