RN Case Manager
Harlingen Medical Center•Harlingen, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The RN Case Manager evaluates patients’ medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs upon admission and throughout their hospital stay. The role coordinates individualized care plans with the healthcare team, plans safe and appropriate discharges, monitors hospital resource use, educates patients and families, and advocates for care that reflects patients’ needs, preferences, goals, and values. The position is per diem, with eight-hour day shifts on weekends, at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.
Requirements
- BSW or another bachelor’s degree in a related field, or at least one year of experience in case management, discharge planning, or nursing management.
- Experience and knowledge in basic to intermediate computer skills.
- RN license.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum five years of acute care experience.
- CCM certification, or ability to obtain it within one year.
- Current BCLS certificate.
- Knowledge of Milliman Criteria and InterQual Criteria.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ medical, psychosocial, and discharge needs upon admission and throughout their stay.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team to support effective treatment and timely interventions.
- Coordinate safe and appropriate discharge plans, including referrals to rehabilitation, home health, or long-term care facilities.
- Monitor the use of hospital resources and services to ensure appropriate care and avoid unnecessary treatments or extended stays.
- Help patients and families understand care plans, post-discharge instructions, and available resources.
- Advocate for patient needs and preferences, ensuring care aligns with their goals and values.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
