RN Case Manager: Care Coordination & Discharge Planning

UT Health San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio seeks a skilled Case Manager to enhance patient management and satisfaction by integrating case management, utilization review and discharge planning. The role emphasizes coordination with physicians and social services, supporting continuity of care and cost effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with 3 years of nursing experience in hospital or clinical settings, and has strong interpersonal and computer skills including Epic EMR.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of nursing experience in a clinic or hospital setting, including utilization management or related patient population.
• Supervisory or quality assurance experience in a healthcare environment.
• Proficient in coordinating, planning and evaluating patient care and discharge planning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and EMR/case management software.
• Knowledge of patient advocacy and utilization review processes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs; accountable for care, coordination and discharge planning.
• Coordinates integration of social services and case management into patient care and discharge processes.
• Acts as patient advocate; investigates adverse events; evaluates patient satisfaction and quality of care.
• Performs staff education related to resource utilization and discharge planning.
• Communicates with physicians regularly to support cost and outcome goals.
• Contributes to development and implementation of patient care policies and protocols.

Skills

Nursing experience

Supervisory/QA experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Epic EMR experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Coordination/multitasking

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Epic EMR

Case Management software

Job description

UT Health San Antonio seeks a skilled Case Manager to enhance patient management and satisfaction by integrating case management, utilization review and discharge planning. The role emphasizes coordination with physicians and social services, supporting continuity of care and cost effectiveness.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing with 3 years of nursing experience in hospital or clinical settings, and has strong interpersonal and computer skills including Epic EMR.