Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN)

Tenet Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN Case Manager at Northeast Baptist Hospital within the Tenet Healthcare system coordinates patient care across the continuum to ensure appropriate utilization and timely throughput. You will assess transition needs, support safe discharges, and work with physicians, patients and families to optimize health outcomes.

The role emphasizes adherence to regulatory standards, quality care, and educational support for care teams. A Texas RN license and case management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• 2 years acute hospital patient care experience
• Utilization/case management experience preferred
• Accredited Case Management (ACM) preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care along the continuum to ensure appropriate utilization and timely throughput.
• Assess transition needs to provide safe discharge and prevent readmissions.
• Educate physicians, patients, families, and caregivers on care plans and resources.
• Ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and organizational policies.

Skills

Case management

Utilization management

Care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team where compassion meets innovation! As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance.

At Northeast Baptist Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

The RN Case Manager is responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patient achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources balanced with the patient's resources and right to self-determination. Has overall responsibility for ensuring that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessity and to assess the patient for transition needs to provide timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. Integrates the national standards for care management scope of services including: Utilization Management supporting medical necessity and denial prevention; Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction; Care Coordination by demonstrating efficient throughput while assuring care is sequenced and at appropriate level of care; Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy; Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years acute hospital patient care experience. Utilization/case management experience.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous Case Management Supervisory experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license for Registered Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Accredited Case Management (ACM)
REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): N/A

Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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