RN Manager - Case Management

RN Manager Case Management El Paso, TX Schedule Full-time Days (Rotating Weekends) TPRG is looking for qualified Nurses! Our client is a full service, acute-care hospital in east El Paso, Texas. They have a Level II trauma designation . This facility has 300+ patient beds . Their range of services include emergency care, cardiac care, women services, Level III NICU, rehabilitation, a bariatric clinic , and a Minimally Invasive Surgery Center . Job Summary The Case Management Manager works in conjunction with other members of the interdisciplinary care team using a proactive approach to facilitate effective and efficient patient care during the hospital stay. You will facilitate effective and efficient patient care during the hospital stay. Face-to-face visit with patients and/or family members for comprehensive assessment for discharge needs taking into account the patient's needs, current and prospective functional capacities, resources and support systems. You will follow-up visits and phone calls with patients and/or families as needed You will complete accurate and timely utilization review of patient charts to insure appropriate utilization of hospital resources and facilities You will provision clinical information to 3rd party payers in support of the patient's admission and/or continued hospital stay You will have active communication with the physicians regarding issues such as length of stay, admission and/or treatment criteria, and how to render services in the most cost effective setting You will complete a comprehensive assessment that takes into account the patients needs, current and prospective functional capacities, resources and support systems. You will have collaborative formulation of appropriate and realistic patient-centered discharge plans including the arrangement of any necessary follow-up services such as durable medical equipment, home health and/or placement You will provide advocacy in support of the patients right to self-determination You will be acting as a liaison between patients, families, visitors, physicians, LPDS staff and/or other community service providers You will provide community information and referrals What qualifications you will need: Registered Nurse Bachelors Degree REQUIRED Min 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in a case mgt unit within an acute care facility REQUIRED Note: Relocation may be available for an ideal candidate if needed. Apply and ask for details. TPRG will do our best to answer your questions during a short introductory phone call.