Case Manager / RN Acute Care

UT Health East Texas•Athens, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UT Health Athens as a day-shift, full-time Acute Care Registered Nurse Case Manager in Athens, Texas. The Case Manager RN assesses and coordinates patient care across the continuum, using accepted criteria and guidelines to manage benefits and determine the medical necessity of services. The role works to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by managing care and resources effectively and reducing unnecessary utilization. The RN Case Manager reports to the Director of Case Management or designee. UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility with a 24-hour emergency department designated as a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, advanced diagnostic technology, a 10-bed ICU, a maternity unit, a radiation therapy center, and a stand-alone emergency department in Gun Barrel City. The organization describes a people-first environment with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness, education and financial well-being resources, paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, an inclusive and supportive culture, and advanced technology to support staff and patient care.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN).
Associate degree in nursing or higher.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of acute hospital-based nursing experience.
Experience in acute care hospital case management.
Case management certification (ACM or CCM).

Responsibilities

Assess and coordinate patient care across the continuum.
Use accepted criteria and guidelines to manage benefits and determine the medical necessity of services provided.
Manage care and resources effectively to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes and reduce unnecessary utilization.