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 and driving the discharge plan. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team to facilitate a successful care transition and ensure appropriate resource management.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family
• Reassesses the patient’s clinical condition as indicated
• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan
• Involves patient, family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutual and realistic goals
• Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria (InterQual)
• Makes appropriate referrals to third party payer, disease and case management programs
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition, quality and efficiency
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives
• Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communications between and with physicians, patient / family, hospital staff, and outside agencies

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current TX state license required
• 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 required
• 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
• Knowledge of patient's ethnic, cultural, or religious values, beliefs, preferences and needs

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities
• Comprehensive assessment and reassessment skills
• Discharge planning and coordination skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based tools and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Medical City Dallas offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and behavioral health services
• Wellness support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• 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 position is full-time, day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday with some weekends.