RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan (TRS/ORP)

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager-Intermediate to coordinate patient care, optimize discharge planning, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. The role integrates case management, utilization review, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care. Work hours are Friday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. The position requires an Associate's Degree in nursing and at least three years of nursing experience in clinical settings; Epic experience and EMR

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in nursing required.
• Three years of nursing experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
• Experience with case management, utilization review, and discharge planning preferred.
• Epic experience and proficiency with EMR systems are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs; coordinate discharge planning.
• Coordinate social services/case management with external organizations and facilities.
• Advocate for patients; review and optimize utilization from admission to discharge.
• Educate staff on resource utilization and discharge planning processes.
• Communicate with physicians regularly to support cost, case management, and outcomes.
• Contribute to development and implementation of patient care policies and protocols.

Skills

Nursing experience

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Epic experience

EMR software

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

Job description

UT Health San Antonio is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager-Intermediate to coordinate patient care, optimize discharge planning, and ensure high-quality, cost-effective care. The role integrates case management, utilization review, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care. Work hours are Friday through Tuesday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m. The position requires an Associate's Degree in nursing and at least three years of nursing experience in clinical settings; Epic experience and EMR