Registered Nurse Case Manager (RN) - Case Management

Baptist Health System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Westover Hills Baptist Hospital, part of Baptist Health System, is seeking a Registered Nurse to facilitate care along a continuum with resource coordination for optimal health outcomes and safe discharge. The role emphasizes utilization management, transition planning, and education for patients and caregivers.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas RN license, 2 years of acute hospital experience, and are prepared for care coordination and regulatory compliance.

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
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Texas State RN license
• PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ACM
• REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS: CPR or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care along a continuum to ensure appropriate level of care and efficient throughput.
• Assist in transition management, discharge planning and readmission prevention.
• Educate patients, families and caregivers on care plans and resources.

Skills

Patient care

Case management

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor's or Master's in Nursing

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. Ready to be a vital part of our mission?

At Westover Hills 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

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

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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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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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

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