Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Nursing is highly preferred. Two to five years nursing experience required. Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality is preferred.
LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required. An approved case management certification (ACM, CCM or ANCC) is preferred. Current American Heart Asso...