Manager Case Management ED and OBS

Position: Manager Case Management ED and OBS Duration: Full-Time Position Onsite: Houston, TX Must Have's: Current and valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas required or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required, LCSW preferred Case Manager Certification required Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) required, LCSW preferred Case Manager Certification required Minimum five (5) years experience in utilization management, case management, discharge planning Three (3) years of demonstrated leadership experience; Three (3) years of experience in hospital-based nursing or social work Job Description Summary The Manager of Case Management is responsible and accountable to assist the Director of Case Management in the implementation of the case management program at the local level. The components/roles of the inpatient case management program consist of the following: Care Facilitation, Utilization Management, Case Management and Discharge Planning. The Manager is responsible for coordinating the use systems and processes for care/utilization management at the hospital level. The Manager is responsible for to assist the Director in managing the department's activities related to discharge planning and clinical quality improvement. The Manager coordinates day to day departmental operations and the use of hospital resources appropriately and effectively. The Manager participates in the collection, analysis and reporting of financial and quality data related to utilization management, quality improvement and performance improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertek Solutions, Inc.