RN Care Manager, Pediatrics
San Antonio, TX
ARMStaffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Shift: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Job Description

This position provides expertise and leadership to ensure effective resource management for patient care delivery. The Case Manager enhances continuity of care and cost effectiveness by integrating the functions of case management, resource management, clinical documentation management, and discharge planning. Daily and concurrently involved in the management of inpatient and observation patients through comprehensive assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluations of appropriate levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Drive throughput process by ensuring safe discharge plans.
• Monitor length of stay (LOS) compared to General Medical Length of Stay (GMLOS) for reduction in opportunity days.
• Assess assigned patient population for medical necessity, level of care, and appropriateness of setting and services.
• Collaborate with Social Workers to proactively arrange discharge plans that meet facility target discharge times.
• Utilize Milliman/Interqual Care Guidelines and MIDAS systems for tracking and reporting variances and care standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with payer guidelines.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary patient care rounds to collaboratively formulate appropriate discharge plans.
• Identify and report variances in patient care standards to support outcomes management processes.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Current RN license in the State of Texas (or compact) is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in clinical practice is required.
• Experience in Case Management and Discharge Planning is preferred.
• Familiarity with MIDAS and Meditech systems is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred.
• Certification in Case Management is preferred.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

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