Care Manager RN

Case Management Coordinator

You'll oversee patient care, using guidelines to establish benefits and resolve service necessity issues. Various roles will be adopted to encourage optimal outcomes. Manage care efficiently to reduce unnecessary usage.

Producing, implementing, documenting, and updating care plans in collaboration with the entire healthcare team. Formulating patient care management plans and setting treatment and self-management goals. Evaluating the healthcare, educational, and psychosocial requirements of the patient and their family. Helping patients stay healthy by educating, visiting, and communicating via phone; also, supporting adherence to care plans. Studying, establishing, and recommending resources to fulfill medical and non-medical needs of patients and families. Collaborating with all programs to ensure proper coordination of services. Proactively identifying issues and suggesting solutions for care coordination to ensure it's in the best setting. Communicating and linking with hospital, long-term care, and home health representatives.

Completion of an associate degree in nursing. Completion of a specialty certification is highly recommended. Familiarity with care coordination, managing resources and handling patient needs effectively. Proficiency in assessing patient health and creating effective management plans accordingly. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. Ability to diligently monitor, evaluate and document patient progress in line with a care plan. Capability to aid patient access to community resources. Willingness to collaborate with both in-house and external medical professionals, partner agencies and organizations. Ability to handle rapidly changing situations and potential crises with understanding and composure. Commitment to ensuring confidentiality of patient details in line with all relevant policies and regulations.

Baylor University Medical Center