RN Case Manager

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Part Time clinical professional to support case management, discharge planning and patient advocacy.

The role requires a BSW or related degree with RN license and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong computer skills and knowledge of Milliman and InterQual criteria are preferred.

Qualifications

• BSW or related bachelor’s degree required; At least one year in case management, discharge planning or nursing management.
• RN license required.
• Basic to intermediate computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients upon admission and during stay to evaluate medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs.
• Coordinate and implement individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
• Plan safe and appropriate discharge, including referrals to rehab or home health.
• Monitor hospital resources to ensure appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments or extended stays.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, post-discharge instructions, and available resources.
• Advocate for patient needs and preferences to align care with goals and values.

Skills

Case management experience

Discharge planning

Computer skills

Education

BSW or related bachelor's degree

RN License

Tools

Milliman Criteria

InterQual Criteria

Job description

Overview

Shifts Available: Days

Employment Type: Part Time

Hours: 8 hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: evaluate patients’ medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs upon admission and throughout their stay
• Care Coordination: develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure effective treatment and timely interventions
• Discharge Planning: coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to rehab, home health, or long-term care facilities
• Utilization Review: monitor the use of hospital resources and services to ensure appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments or extended stays
• Patient and Family Education: help patients and families understand care plans, post-discharge instructions, and available resources
• Advocacy: advocate for patient needs and preferences, ensuring care is aligned with their goals and values

Qualifications

• BSW or other bachelor's degree in a related field. At least one year experience in case management, discharge planning or nursing management; or
• Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.
• RN License

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of acute care experience preferred.
• CCM or obtained within 1year
• Current BCLS certificate preferred.
• Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria preferred.

Pay Transparency

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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