RN Case Manager

About the role

The RN Case Manager at Medical City Dallas plays a pivotal role in patient care, coordinating the plan of care, managing the length of stay, and facilitating a smooth transition to post-acute care. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to ensure quality outcomes and efficient patient throughput.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of patients' psychosocial, medical, and discharge needs
• Reassesses the patient's clinical condition and develops strategies to mitigate readmission risks
• Coordinates the plan of care and develops a discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
• Involves patient, family, and significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations
• Evaluates progress using evidence-based tools and approved criteria, and escalates issues through the chain of command
• Makes appropriate referrals to third-party payer and disease management programs
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on effective care transitions
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives
• Serves as an advocate for patient's rights, needs, and values

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current TX state license
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing diploma required, Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• 3+ years of clinical hospital nursing experience required OR 2+ years experience in case management
• Certification in case management preferred
• InterQual experience preferred

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives
• Ability to advocate for patient's rights, needs, and values
• Experience in coordinating the plan of care and managing the length of stay
• Collaborative skills with the multidisciplinary health care team
• Effective communication skills to facilitate care transitions

Skills

• Comprehensive assessment skills
• Discharge planning expertise
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Communication and advocacy skills
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance

Benefits

Medical City Dallas offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services; well-being support; time away from work programs; savings and retirement resources; education support; and additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The FT Day shift is 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday with some weekends.