Case Manager
Longview, TX
Health Saviours
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

SHIFT: 5 DAYS, 8 HR/DAY
**MAY BE ASKED TO ARRIVE AT 7:30A AND MUST STAY UNTIL ALL CASES FINISHED FOR THE DAY**

Experience REQUIRED: Case Management, utilization, MCG criteria, InterQual criteria, EPIC.
Acute Hospital Management highly preferred

Summary:

The Care Manager (CM) II works in collaboration with the patient/family, physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure patient progression through the continuum of care and to develop a plan of care for each assigned patient from admission through discharge. The CM is responsible for identifying, initiating and managing optimal patient flow/throughput to enhance continuity of care, smooth and safe transitions, patient satisfaction, patient safety, and length of stay management. Support and expertise are provided through comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and overall evaluation of individual patient needs. Care Coordination and Discharge Planning are both responsibilities of this role. The CM assesses and responds to patient/family needs by coordinating efforts of other team members and identifies and resolves barriers that hinder effective patient care. The CM adheres to departmental and organizational goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures, and continually assures regulatory compliance.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred) or Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) required or demonstrated success in CHRISTUS Care Manager I Position for at least 5 years on top of the required experience in lieu of education required.

Experience

1. Two or more years clinical experience with one year in the acute care setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

1. RN or LMSW in the state of TX is required
2. LBSW accepted for associates with 5+ years of demonstrated success and experience in CHRISTUS Care Manager I role.
3. Certification in Case Management preferred.
4. BLS preferred.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time