Nurse Case Manager

University Health System • San Antonio, TX

57d • $33 - $51 • Onsite

About The Position

The nurse case manager coordinates, in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary team, the treatment/plan of care for a patient within the acute episode of care. He/she proactively facilitates interventions to assure timely delivery of services, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, tracks variances and/or barriers in the plan of care, and functions as the patient advocate to identify and communicate health care needs.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required.
• Three to five years nursing experience required (as a Staff nurse II or above).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
• Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality is preferred.
• An approved case management certification (ACM, CCM or ANCC) is preferred and must be achieved within two years of placement.
• Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and/or Health Care Provider card preferred.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support