Director of Case Management (FT M-F 8-5 after hour call as needed)

UMC Health System

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Full-Time Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Plus call as needed Case Management functions throughout majority of inpatient units within University Medical Center as well as the Emergency Center. Case Management works closely with Social Services. The attention to detail a nurse can provide along with a strong clinical training are critical components for the Case Manager at UMC. Our focus is Utilization Review with some discharge planning and coordination of care for patients. Our purpose is to provide high quality care through appropriate resource allocation, to assure effective and efficient utilization of hospital facilities and services, and help facilitate improving maximum financial strength. A Case Manager is first a member of the unit of Case Management but will also form a working professional relationship with their designated units to help improve care. In compliance with the Philosophy of the Department of Nursing, will be responsible for operations of a specific nursing unit to ensure quality patient care, competent and responsible personnel management and cost efficient and effective utilization of unit resources. UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources. Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
MSN required
Minimum of 5 years of RN experience required
Previous leadership/management experience required

Nice To Haves

Previous Case Management experience preferred
ACM certification preferred

Responsibilities

responsible for operations of a specific nursing unit to ensure quality patient care
competent and responsible personnel management
cost efficient and effective utilization of unit resources