Case Manager

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System seeks a Case Manager Nurse to lead the interprofessional team in continuity of care and discharge planning. The Care Coordinator will facilitate coordinated patient services during hospitalization to ensure a smooth transition.

The role requires a current RN license in Texas and 1–3 years of acute care plus case management experience, with knowledge of health plan products and community resources. Strong assessment and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of acute care experience.
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of case management experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health plan products, community resources and alternative funding programs.
• UOM experience preferred in addition to Case Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the interprofessional team in continuity of care and discharge planning.
• Facilitate integrated and comprehensive patient services during hospitalization.
• Provide ongoing assessment, planning, and implementation of an interprofessional care plan.
• Communicate individual patient needs and coordinate referrals to designated Physician Advisors.
• Conduct initial, concurrent, and retrospective reviews in support of the hospital case management program.

Skills

Case management

Acute care experience

RN licensure

Health plan knowledge

Community resources knowledge

UOM experience

Education

Texas RN license

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Case Manager Nurse is responsible for leading the interprofessional team in continuity of care and discharge planning. The Care Coordinator facilitates integrated and comprehensive patient services during hospitalization. The Care Coordinator provides ongoing assistance and consultation to the healthcare team through a comprehensive assessment of patient needs, planning and implementation of an interprofessional care plan, and communication of individual patient needs. Conducts initial, concurrent, and retrospective review functions in support of the hospital case management program and makes appropriate referrals to designated Physician Advisors.

Position Summary

The Case Manager Nurse is responsible for leading the interprofessional team in continuity of care and discharge planning. The Care Coordinator facilitates integrated and comprehensive patient services during hospitalization. The Care Coordinator provides ongoing assistance and consultation to the healthcare team through a comprehensive assessment of patient needs, planning and implementation of an interprofessional care plan, and communication of individual patient needs. Conducts initial, concurrent, and retrospective review functions in support of the hospital case management program and makes appropriate referrals to designated Physician Advisors.

Education

A current licensure as an RN with the Texas State Board of Nurse is required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Training and Experience

• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of acute care experience;
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years of case management experience preferred; and
• Basic knowledge of health plan products, community resources and alternative funding programs.
• UOM experience preferred in addition to Case Management.

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

Must be able to move about hospital without major constraints. Universal precautions are maintained at all times. Must be able to work long hours on occasion and work well under tight deadlines.