Case Manager RN, FT Days Rotating (4505-029) - Case Management

El Paso Children's Hospital; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Case Manager RN to join their team in El Paso. This role involves comprehensive planning for case management services, focusing on utilization management, discharge planning, and care coordination for a targeted patient population. You will collaborate closely with physicians and social services to facilitate optimal clinical pathways and ensure patients receive the education and support they need regarding their medical conditions. If you are a compassionate RN with a passion for improving patient outcomes and have experience in acute care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time RN acute care hospital experience required.
• Current Texas RN License and CPR Certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates case management services for patients.
• Works with interdisciplinary teams to achieve treatment outcomes.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Interpersonal communication

Analytical skills

Data management

Computer skills

Discharge planning

Utilization management

Case management

Performance improvement

Managed care reimbursement

Organizational skills

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Bachelors of Science in Nursing

Job description

Case Manager RN, FT Days Rotating (4505-029)

Comprehensively plans for case management services for a targeted patient population. Carries out activities related to utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination and referral to other levels of care. The Case Manager works with Physicians, Social Services and interdisciplinary team to facilitate clinical pathways and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. Coordinates and oversees the care and service of patients to achieve desired clinical and resource outcomes. Will provide education and support to patients and families related to their medical condition. Assesses need for continued care for patients, applies utilization review concepts according to federal, state, and JCAHO guidelines.

Required Skills:

1. Clinical expertise.
2. Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.
3. Strong analytical, data management and computer skills.
4. Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement.
5. Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
6. Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change.
7. Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and community resources.
8. Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components.
9. Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients/families.
10. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, culturally sensitive.
11. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

1. One year of full-time, recent RN acute care hospital experience. Pediatrics experience preferred.
2. Previous case management experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:

1. Current Texas RN License.
2. Certified Case Manager preferred.
3. Current CPR Certification.

Education and Training:

1. Associates degree in Nursing required.
2. Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.

Job Location: El Paso, Texas, United States

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

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