Case Manager (RN/LIC) / Case Management II / FT / Day

UHS•Amarillo, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495-bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work. A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values. Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers Position: Case Manager (RN)- BH Position Summary: A registered nurse with strong leadership abilities, communication, and problem solving skills who, with minimum supervision, collaborates with all members of the treatment team in assessment of patient needs related to discharge planning and coordinates interventions with other members of the treatment team to meet those needs in a quality cost effective manner. The case manager conducts utilization management and insurance reviews as indicated by managed care companies; assists physicians with Medicare certification and recertification requirements. Collaborates with social worker/discharge planner to ensure that legal process requirements are met for patients on involuntary status. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups

Requirements

Registered Nurse currently licensed in the state of Texas with a Bachelor’s Degree (in nursing or other healthcare related field) or equivalent experience and clinical expertise, and a minimum of five years of clinical experience.
Excels in interpersonal and communication skills.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
Ability to read and write in English
Ability to speak and hear, to allow discussions with employees and peers.
Ability to cope with and remain calm under stress
Ability to respond to pages
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat and stoop.
Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to understand and interpret financial data

Responsibilities

Demonstrates leadership in the provision of departmental services through a collaborative process designed to integrate services/functions throughout NWTHS.
Assesses or coordinates the assessment of patient healthcare and education needs and collaborates with all members of the healthcare team to meet those needs.
Orchestrates patient hospital process for provision of seamless, efficient care.
Demonstrates the ability to effectively allocate human and material resources to meet patient care needs.
Coordinates utilization management and insurance reviews as indicated.
Complies with annual education requirements and safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self and co-workers.