Case Manager - Full time - Days

OakBend Medical Center • Richmond, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates options and services needed to meet patients' health care needs through all phases of wellness and sickness. Collaboratively with patients, families, payers and multidisciplinary healthcare team, the case manager maximizes efficient utilization of resources and promotes quality cost-effective outcomes.

Requirements

• Current licensure to practice as licensed vocational nurse, a registered nurse or masters prepared social worker in the State of Texas.
• Three to five years' experience in nursing or medical social work, with experience acquired in assigned specialty.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation necessary as driving between campuses is required.
• Self-directed, able to work independently.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion and initiative.
• Demonstrates a positive professional and personal image.
• Problem solver.
• Utilizes strong organizational skills, identifies cost and quality issues related to patient care.
• Understands concepts of integration and coordination of health services.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Fosters open and effective communication.
• Basic typing skills.
• Basic knowledge of computers.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in case management and/or discharge planning is a plus.
• CCM, CPUR, or ACP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates options and services needed to meet patients' health care needs through all phases of wellness and sickness.
• Maximizes efficient utilization of resources and promotes quality cost-effective outcomes in collaboration with patients, families, payers and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level