Case Manager

Texas Children's Medical Center • Bellaire, TX

6h

About The Position

We’re searching for a Case Manager, someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you’ll assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the options and services required to meet an individual's health needs. Think you’ve got what it takes?

Requirements

• Diploma in nursing, or associate’s degree in nursing or an associate’s degree in a related field accepted by the Texas Board of Nursing for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining an RN license, or bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• RN - Lic-Registered Nurses by Texas Board of Nursing or Nursing Licensure Compact required
• 3 years of clinical experience in pediatrics including the following areas of expertise required: home care, case management, managed care or utilization review

Nice To Haves

• Case management certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Proactively identifies members in need of case management through clinical rounds, medical management staff referrals, consultation with primary HMO staff, medical director and PCP, parents, staff, home care staff, and other internal areas
• Comprehensively assesses member’s biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, discharge planning needs and financial status
• Communicates continually with members/families, medical staff, caregivers, and primary HMO staff to facilitate appropriate, timely, and cost-effective care
• Utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with the member and the entire family unit, through phone conversations and face to face conversations
• Completes home visits and clinic or hospital visits with members as indicated
• Serves as a liaison with community organizations involved in the interests of the maternity and pediatric population
• Educates providers on network compliance and policies and procedures of the Health Plan, managed care and Medicaid
• Performs provider visits to discuss member program participation and adherence as agreed upon with leader
• Accurately accesses own learning needs and developed strategies to meet them
• Completes all required annual education requirements and an annual interaction event with Member
• Prepares and monitors outcome data to assist in identification of improvement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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