Case Manager (RN)

LTAC•Wichita Falls, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC) in Wichita Falls, TX , is thrilled to announce that we are hiring Full-Time Case Manager (RN) for our facility! Join our passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive environment. As we embark on this new journey, youll play a vital role in helping our patients regain their health and independence. We offer you: Incredible Work Schedule, Excellent Pay, Complete Benefits Package including; Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), 401-K, Free CEU online accreditation courses, and Remarkable Career Advancement Opportunities. Essential duties include: Reviews insurance, governmental, accrediting agency and approved hospital healthcare management guideline standards to determine criteria concerning admission, treatment, appropriate level of care, and length of stay for patients. Performs utilization review functions of assigned cases. Compare inpatient medical records to established criteria and requests interdisciplinary feedback to determine appropriateness of treatment and level of care using pre-established criteria for intensity of service. Performs initial assessment for inpatient including: patient/family interviews to obtain full clinical/social knowledge of patient and identifies discharge planning needs. Participate in discharge planning and in-service programs related to the needs of the patient Great time management skills

Requirements

Current Texas Registered Nurse license
Great time management skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing or healthcare administration preferred
3 years of acute care clinical nursing experience preferred
Minimum of 1 year Case Management experience
Previous Inpatient Rehabilitation or Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred
Good oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Reviews insurance, governmental, accrediting agency and approved hospital healthcare management guideline standards to determine criteria concerning admission, treatment, appropriate level of care, and length of stay for patients.
Performs utilization review functions of assigned cases.
Compare inpatient medical records to established criteria and requests interdisciplinary feedback to determine appropriateness of treatment and level of care using pre-established criteria for intensity of service.
Performs initial assessment for inpatient including: patient/family interviews to obtain full clinical/social knowledge of patient and identifies discharge planning needs.
Participate in discharge planning and in-service programs related to the needs of the patient