RN Case Manager, ER -Weekend

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, TX is seeking an ED RN Case Manager to manage a defined patient population and ensure correct placement into observation or inpatient status. You will work with ED doctors and Patient Access to optimize outcomes and billing accuracy, using criteria like MCG and InterQual.

This role requires an active Texas RN license, BLS within 30 days, and strong communication; experience with EMR systems is essential.

Competenze

• Current RN license from Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
• Experience in case management, care coordination, utilization review, discharge planning, or related areas.
• Able to navigate electronic medical records (EPIC, Meditech, Healthy Planet, etc.).

Mansioni

• Facilitate correct bed status designation (OBS vs inpatient) for ED patients.
• Promote optimal outcomes and appropriate resource utilization.
• Collaborate with ED physicians and Patient Access to ensure accurate billing status and payor authorization.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Technical literacy

Formazione

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Case Manager Certification (CCM) preferred

Strumenti

EPIC EMR

Meditech

Healthy Planet

Descrizione del lavoro

Location:

Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department:

Case Management

Shift:

Weekend Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

20

Summary:

The ED RN Case Manager will work with a defined patient population to facilitate the correct status designation of place into observation (OBS) or admit into inpatient. This position will promote optimal clinical outcomes and resource utilization to insure that all patients are placed in the correct bed status, using approved clinical criteria Indicia (MCG) and InterQual Clinical Criteria. This position will work in collaboration with the ED physicians as well as Patient Access staff to correctly enter the patients status for accurate billing and required payor authorization/notification.

Schedule: Weekends 2-10 hours shifts 7:30 am-5:30 pm

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in nursing.
• At least three years of any combination of experiences working in/with case management, care coordination, utilization review, patient intake, discharge planning and troubleshooting fund resources, quality assurance, clinical pathways, continuous quality improvement, or state and federal health plans or commercial insurance plans in a clinical or managed care environment.
• Must be computer literate, and have effective organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Must be familiar with various community resources and charitable organizations.
• Must be able to adapt to changing healthcare environments and work with all members of the healthcare team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Must have experience using or navigating electronic medical records (e.g., EPIC, Meditech, Healthy Planet, etc.).
• BSN from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Bilingualism is preferred or may be required depending on the specific department assignment.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• Current RN license from Texas Board of Nursing required.
• Must achieve a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Providers within 30 days of employment and must maintain this certification.

*This requirement does not apply to Health Plan

• Case Manager Certification (CCM) preferred.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.