Case Manager RN FT Edinburg

South Texas Health System Edinburg; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System Edinburg is seeking an RN Case Manager to oversee resource utilization, coordinate care, and support discharge planning for patients. The role includes participation in denial management when needed and ensuring adherence to policies and the Code of Conduct.

Weekend/evening/on-call work may be required. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Current Texas RN license required; BSN preferred; hospital-based RN experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• 1 year acute care RN experience required.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
• Health Care Coordination experience preferred.
• Compliance with all policies and the Code of Conduct is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource utilization and clinical outcomes for patients.
• Coordinate discharge planning and related denial management activities.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence and compliance with policies.
• May work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call status.

Skills

RN Experience

Bilingual (Spanish)

Health Care Coordination

Education

Licensed in the State of Texas

RN license in Texas or compact state

BSN preferred

Associate/Bachelor/Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: RN Case Manager responsible to manage resource utilization and clinical outcomes for patients as well discharge needs of the patients. RN will also be responsible to help with the denial management process. There may be occasions when it will be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 1 years previous acute care RN experience required.

(Previous defined as: ‘within the last three years’)

2. Bilingual preferred (Spanish).

3. Experience in Health Care Coordination preferred.

4. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Licensed in the State of Texas

2. Registered Nurse currently licensed in the State of Texas, or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary RN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. BSN preferred.

3. Effective January 6, 2016, must possess an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree or Diploma from a School of Nursing or University.

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