Summary
Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager is Responsible to facilitatecare along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patient achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources balanced with the patient�s resources and right to self-determination. Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager Has overall responsibilityfor ensuring that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessityand to assess the patient for transition needsto provide timely throughput, safe dischargeand prevent avoidable readmissions.Integrates the national standards forcare management scope of services including:Utilization Management supporting medical necessity and denial prevention; Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction;Care Coordination by demonstrating efficient throughput while assuring care is sequenced and at appropriate level of care;Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements,TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy;Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers.Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned to Registered Nurse / RN Case Manager
Qualifications:
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Preferred: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing
Experience
Required: Two (2) years acute hospital patient care experience. Utilization/case management experience
Certifications
Required: Possession of current Texas State license for Registered Nurse
Preferred: AccreditedCase Management (ACM)
Required Courses/Completions (e.g. CPR):
BLS-Obtained through approved American heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
#LI-JH5 Job: Case Management/Home Health Primary Location: San Antonio, Texas Facility: Northeast Baptist Hospital Job Type: PT2Y Shift Type: Days
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant�s or employee�s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. | 
