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 successful care transition. They collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team and the patient's physician to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical, and discharge needs of patients/family
• Reassesses the patient’s clinical condition as needed
• Develops strategies to mitigate patient readmission risks
• Coordinates the plan of care and discharge plan
• Ensures appropriate post-acute medical needs and level of care
• Timely referral to Social Services for psychosocial determinants of health
• Involves patient, family/responsible/significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations
• Evaluates progression of care using evidence-based tools and approved criteria
• Makes appropriate referrals to third-party payer, disease and case management programs
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on an effective care transition
• Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities
• Aligns patient’s needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge
• Acts as a liaison between various stakeholders
• Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under-resourced patient population

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives
• Ability to advocate for patient's rights, needs, and values

Benefits

Medical City Dallas offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Other benefits include well-being support, time away from work programs, savings and retirement resources, education support, and additional perks like fertility assistance and family building support.