Nurse Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY/ RESPONSIBILITIESThe nurse case manager coordinates, in collaboration with the patient and interdisciplinary team, the treatment/ plan of care for a patient within the acute episode of care. He/she proactively facilitates interventions to assure timely delivery of services, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, tracks variances and/or barriers in the plan of care, and functions as the patient advocate to identify and communicate health care needs.EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in Nursing is highly preferred. One year of clinical experience is required. Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality is preferred.LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONSCurrent licensure as a Registered Nurse with the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners is required. An approved case management certification (ACM, CCM or ANCC) is preferred. Current American Heart Association, Basic Cardiac Life Support and/or Health Care Provider card preferred.