PRN Case Manager II Days

Kindred; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred is looking for a Care Coordinator to facilitate care for patients in San Antonio, Texas. This role involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, monitoring patient stays, and advocating for patient’s and family's needs. Candidates should have a nursing or social work background and possess strong critical thinking and communication skills. Experience in healthcare settings is preferred. The position supports continuity of care through effective resource utilization and comprehensive assessments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of government and non-government payer practices.
• Ability to demonstrate priority and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary teams and physicians.
• Monitor patient stays for effective care coordination.
• Participates in care rounds and collaboratives.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Graduate of an accredited program for RN

BSN preferred

MSW/BSW with licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kindred Hospital Tarrant County Southwest is a long‑term acute care (LTAC) hospital specializing in the treatment of patients recovering from post‑intensive care and medically complex conditions. Our hospital provides both intensive care and telemetry‑level services, offering advanced monitoring and support for patients requiring extended medical care. With a multidisciplinary team dedicated to personalized treatment plans, we focus on helping patients achieve significant recovery and transition to the next level of care.

Job Summary

Coordinates and facilitates the care of the patient population through effective collaboration and communication with the Interdisciplinary Care Transitions (ICT) team members. Follows patients throughout the continuum of care and ensures optimum utilization of resources, service delivery and compliance with external review agencies. Provides ongoing support and expertise through comprehensive assessment, care planning, plan implementation and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Enhances the quality of patient management and satisfaction to promote continuity of care and cost effectiveness through the integration of functions of case management, utilization review and management, and discharge planning.

Care Coordination

• Coordinates clinical and/or psycho‑social activities with the Interdisciplinary Team and Physicians.
• Monitors all areas of patients’ stay for effective care coordination and efficient care facilitation.
• Remains current from a knowledge base perspective regarding reimbursement modalities, community resources, case management, psychosocial and legal issues that affect patients and providers of care.
• Appropriately refers high risk patients who would benefit from additional support.
• Serves as a patient advocate and enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patient’s and family’s ability to make informed decisions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care to the patient population served.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identified post‑hospital needs. Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary care team, physicians, patients, families, post‑acute providers, payors, and others in the planning of the patients’ care throughout the care continuum.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Expectations

• Knowledge of government and non‑government payor practices, regulations, standards and reimbursement.
• Knowledge of Medicare benefits and insurance processes and contracts.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking, appropriate prioritization and time management skills.
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word‑processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and obtain cooperation/collaboration from hospital leadership, physicians, payors and external customers.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with patients, their families and other staff members.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited program required for RN. BSN preferred; or MSW/BSW with licensure as required by state regulations.

Licenses or Certification

• Healthcare professional licensure required as Registered Nurse, or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) if required by state regulations.
• Certification in Case Management a plus.

Experience

• Two years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Prefer prior experience in case management, utilization review, or discharge planning.