Case Manager / RN Acute Care

UT Health East Texas•Tyler, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups.

Requirements

RN, Associates degree in nursing or higher

Nice To Haves

2+ years’ acute hospital-based nursing experience
Experience in acute care hospital case management
Certification in case management (ACM or CCM)

Responsibilities

The Case Manager RN is responsible for assessing and coordinating patient care across the continuum, utilizing accepted criteria and guidelines to manage benefits and determine the medical necessity of the services provided.
This position functions to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by effectively managing care and resources to reduce unnecessary utilization.
The RN Case Manager reports to the Director of Case Management or designee.