RN / Registered Nurse / BH Case Management II / PRN

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo seeks a Case Manager (RN) – BH to lead discharge planning, coordinate interventions with the treatment team, and support quality, cost-effective patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas RN license with a Bachelor’s in nursing, brings at least five years of clinical experience, and maintains BLS certification. You will collaborate with social workers and physicians to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Texas.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience.
• Current BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates leadership to integrate services across the healthcare team.
• Assesses patient healthcare and education needs with the team to plan discharge.
• Orchestrates hospital process for seamless, efficient care and resource allocation.
• Coordinates utilization management and insurance reviews as indicated.
• Complies with annual education requirements and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

Position: Case Manager (RN)- BH

Position Summary:

A registered nurse with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem solving skills who, with minimum supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions with other members of the treatment team to meet those needs in a quality cost effective manner. The case manager conducts utilization management and insurance reviews as indicated by managed care companies; assists physicians with Medicare certification and recertification requirements. Collaborates with social worker/discharge planner to ensure that legal process requirements are met for patients on involuntary status. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS. Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs. Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care. Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs. Coordinates utilization management and insurance reviews as indicated. Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers.

Benefit Highlights:

• Retention Bonus Program if offered.
• Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Qualifications

Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:

• * Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Bachelor's Degree (in nursing or other healthcare related field) or equivalent experience and clinical expertise, and a minimum of five years of clinical experience.
• * Excels in interpersonal and communication skills.
• * Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• 1. Ability to read and write in English
• 2. Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
• 3. Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
• 4. Ability to respond to pages
• 5. Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
• 6. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
• 7. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
• 8. Ability to understand and interpret financial data

Disclaimer

Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.