RN Care Coordinator - Clear Lake Campus - Care Management (work up to 19hrs per wk no benefits)

Minimum Qualifications RN with an Associate degree in nursing. Two years of clinical nursing experience in an acute hospital environment. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Certification in Care Management CCM or ACM-RN to be obtained within 3 years from the date of hire. Required: Texas registered nurse Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Care Management experience. Job Summary As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the Care Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely transitioning the acute care patient to the next level of care. This role is a partner with physicians, nurses, and all ancillary services to ensure quality outcomes, coordinate the care of the patient, and ensure timely utilization of services and safe and timely transition planning and implementation. Function Coordinates discharge planning with patient, family, and medical team for a safe transition to an ambulatory setting. Works independently. Job Duties Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient needs, discharge planning, and Case Management outcomes for patients and families. Utilizes leadership principles in mobilizing the team to achieve positive outcomes. Follows up on matters to ensure they are successfully resolved. Coordinates and facilitates communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary services, and the patient. Prepares and facilitates a safe, comprehensive, and timely transition plan with adequate communication to the ambulatory setting. Promotes a culture of service excellence and quality by implementing and accepting accountability for the following service standards: Providing excellent service to patients/customers Building strong relationships and team cohesiveness Focusing on quality and positive solutions Communicating respectfully Demonstrating compassion and understanding in response to patients' and customers' requests/needs Partners with physicians and the Physician Advisor(s) to build and maintain effective relationships with physicians, services, specialties, etc. Manages structures and processes to facilitate participation by physicians, physical therapists, clergy, Social Work, and other health professionals in multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning. Participates in clinical performance improvement activities, including the development of clinical paths, patient/family education programs, collaborative practice groups, and other quality initiatives. Stays aware of organization developments and initiatives that can be implemented in the department or work group. Collaborates with all disciplines, departments, payers, system partners, vendors, and the community agencies to optimize clinical outcomes within best practice, ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters. Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure. Performs related duties as assigned. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong communication skills. Critical thinking skills. Demonstrated competencies Working Environment/Equipment Standard hospital, clinical, and/or office environments. Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace, and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. Moderate physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, and lifting materials. equipment, and/or objects. Must be able to move about the physical facilities in which they are located to visit patients. Vision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate oral communication. Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory input. May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients, or others. Work Schedule This position is considered a casual appointment, working 19.99 hours a week or less, and is not eligible for benefits. Must be available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm on an as-needed basis. Salary Range Actual salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Primary Location United States-Texas-Webster Work Locations 1630 - Clear Lake Hospital Job Nursing & Care ManagementRegular Employee Status Non-Manager Job Level Day Shift Job Posting Aug 19, 2026, 1:46:07 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Medical Branch