ED Care Manager: Throughput & Discharge Specialist

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Marcos, TX, seeks an Emergency Department Care Manager to coordinate patient throughput and ensure appropriate levels of care across the ED continuum. You will work with physicians, nurses, social workers, and payers to optimize outcomes and discharge planning.

The role requires nursing (BSN) or social work (MSW) education, RN or LMSW licensure, and 3+ years of acute care case management experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of clinical case/care management experience in acute care.
• Familiarity with evidence-based medical necessity criteria sets.
• Competency in prior authorization functions and software.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and coordinate care across ED and continuum.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and payers for appropriate level of care.
• Initiate referrals to Home Health, DME, and community resources as needed.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical care management

Prior authorization experience

Medical terminology proficiency

Collaboration with multidisciplinary团队

Education

BSN or MSW

RN or LMSW

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in San Marcos, TX, seeks an Emergency Department Care Manager to coordinate patient throughput and ensure appropriate levels of care across the ED continuum. You will work with physicians, nurses, social workers, and payers to optimize outcomes and discharge planning.

The role requires nursing (BSN) or social work (MSW) education, RN or LMSW licensure, and 3+ years of acute care case management experience.