Job Description

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus

Responsible to facilitate care along a continuum through effective resource coordination to help patient achieve optimal health, access to care and appropriate utilization of resources balanced with the patient’s resources and right to self-determination. Has overall responsibility for ensuring that care is provided at the appropriate level of care based on medical necessity and to assess the patient for transition needs to provide timely throughput, safe discharge and prevent avoidable readmissions. Integrates the national standards for care management scope of services including: Utilization Management supporting medical necessity and denial prevention; Transition Management promoting appropriate length of stay, readmission prevention and patient satisfaction; Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy; Education provided to physicians, patients, families and caregivers; Provides education programs for Case Management Department on community resources used in discharge planning; Provides reports to DCM and hospital leadership as requested; Team Leader for discharge planning unit, providing guidance and monitoring.. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Nursing

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 years acute hospital patient care experience. Utilization/case management

experience. 1 year supervisory experience. Demonstrates computer knowledge of programs related to position and

displays competency on an ongoing basis.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous Case Management Supervisory experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license for Registered Nurse or

LMSW/LCSW

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Certification in Case Management (CCM, ACM)

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): N/A

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Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Saint Luke's Hospital hospital, were seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status