Care Manager RN

Baylor Scott & White Health • Dallas, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Manager RN oversees patient care, using guidelines to establish benefits and resolve service necessity issues. The role adopts various approaches to encourage optimal outcomes and manages care efficiently to reduce unnecessary utilization. The Care Manager RN works with patients, families, healthcare teams, and external organizations to assess needs, coordinate services, support adherence to care plans, and connect patients with appropriate resources.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing.
• Two years of hands-on experience in the relevant field.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Familiarity with care coordination, resource management, and effectively handling patient needs.
• Proficiency in assessing patient health and creating appropriate management plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to monitor, evaluate, and document patient progress according to a care plan.
• Ability to help patients access community resources.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external medical professionals, partner agencies, and organizations.
• Ability to handle rapidly changing situations and potential crises with composure.
• Commitment to protecting patient confidentiality in accordance with applicable policies and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a specialty certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Produce, implement, document, and update care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Formulate patient care management plans and set treatment and self-management goals.
• Evaluate the healthcare, educational, and psychosocial requirements of patients and their families.
• Educate, visit, and communicate with patients by phone to help them stay healthy and adhere to care plans.
• Identify and recommend resources to fulfill patients' and families' medical and non-medical needs.
• Collaborate across programs to ensure proper coordination of services.
• Identify care coordination issues proactively and suggest solutions to ensure care is delivered in the appropriate setting.
• Communicate and coordinate with hospital, long-term care, and home health representatives.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree