Case Manager (RN/LIC) PRN Edinburg

Universal Health Services; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas Health System is seeking an RN Case Manager to manage resource utilization and clinical outcomes for patients, including discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions of care.

The role may involve weekend, holiday, evening, night shifts, and on-call responsibilities. The incumbent should be dedicated to service excellence and compliant with all policies.

Qualifications

• 1 year acute care RN experience required.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Experience in Health Care Coordination preferred.
• Commitment to the Compliance Program and Code of Conduct; required trainings and reporting suspected issues.

Responsibilities

• RN Case Manager to manage resource utilization and clinical outcomes and discharge planning.
• Assist with denial management process as needed.
• May require weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call/call-back status.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Spanish (bilingual)

Healthcare coordination

Compliance and ethics

Education

Licensed in Texas

RN license in compact/temporary Texas license

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 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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