Nurse Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES The 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/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in Nursing is highly preferred. Three to five years nursing experience required. Work experience in case management, utilization review or hospital quality is preferred. LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS Current 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.