Case Manager RN

The Judge Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group in Houston, TX is seeking an RN Care Coordinator for a full-time onsite role in an outpatient clinical setting. The position focuses on managing patient care plans, triaging clinical needs, and ensuring clear communication across the care team.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years of RN experience, a background in family medicine, strong patient education skills, and proficiency with Epic EMR. You will coordinate care, educate patients, review results, and support quality improvement

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years RN experience in primary care or family medicine.
• Strong patient education and care coordination abilities.
• Experience using Epic EMR for documentation and orders.
• Ability to manage high patient volumes and complex cases.
• Excellent communication with patients and care teams.
• Capable of triaging clinical needs via multiple channels.
• Onsite, outpatient setting with fast-paced environment.
• Active RN license required.
• Team-based collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care plans across providers, departments, and services.
• Perform clinical triage by phone, EMR, or in person.
• Review labs, imaging, and clinical results; escalate as needed.
• Prepare patients for procedures and verify pre-op requirements.
• Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow-ups.
• Manage referrals and authorizations in outpatient settings.
• Document all clinical interactions accurately in EMR.
• Serve as primary contact between patients, families, and care team.
• Monitor patient progress and address care gaps.

Skills

RN Experience

Family Medicine

Patient Education

EMR Proficiency

Teamwork

Care Management

RN License

Care Coordination

Triage Skills

Communication

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

RN Care Coordinator – Full-Time

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Role Type: Onsite, outpatient clinical setting

About The Role

The RN Care Coordinator plays a key role in managing patient care plans, triaging clinical needs, and ensuring seamless communication across the care team. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent patient‑education skills, and the ability to coordinate complex care in a fast‑paced environment.

Top Responsibilities

• Care Plan Coordination — Coordinate patient care plans across providers, departments, and services.


• Clinical Triage — Perform triage via phone, EMR messaging, or in person.


• Result Review — Review labs, imaging, and clinical results; escal…?


• Procedure Preparation — Prepare patients for procedures and ensure all pre‑op requirements are met.


• Patient Education — Educate patients on treatment plans, medications, and follow‑up care.


• Referral & Authorization Management — Manage referrals and authorizations, especially in outpatient settings.


• EMR Documentation — Document all clinical interactions accurately and in a timely manner.


• Care Team Communication — Serve as the primary point of contact between patients, families, and the care team.


• Patient Monitoring — Monitor patient progress and intervene when care gaps appear.


• Quality Improvement — Support departmental quality‑improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• RN Experience — 3–5+ years RN experience.


• Family Medicine Background — Experience in family medicine preferred.


• Patient Education Skills — Strong patient‑education and care‑coordination abilities.


• EMR Proficiency — Epic experience strongly preferred.


• Multidisciplinary Teamwork — Comfortable working across multiple clinical teams.


• High‑Volume Care Management — Ability to manage high patient volumes and complex cases.


• Active RN License — Required.


• Clinical RN Background — 2–3+ years of clinical RN experience.


• Care Coordination Experience — 1+ year preferred.


• Clinical Triage Skills — Strong triage and assessment capabilities.


• Communication Skills — Excellent communication and patient‑education skills.


• Fast‑Paced Environment — Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.