This position may qualify for a sign-on bonusResponsible for hospital utilization performance improvement and operational management of the Case Management Department in order to promote effective utilization of hospital resources, ensure processes support appropriate reimbursement for services rendered, support efficient patient throughput, and ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations related to case management services.
This position integrates national standards for case 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; Care Coordination by demonstrating throughput efficiency while assuring care is the right sequence and at appropriate level of care; Compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements, TJC accreditation standards and Tenet policy; Education provided to physicians, patient, families and caregivers.
Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. MINIMUM
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school, college or university as a Registered Nurse PREFERRED
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related fieldMINIMUM
2 years in acute hospital case management, healthcare or leadership experiences PREFERRED
5 years in acute hospital case management. McKesson InterQual® experience andBusiness Planning experienceREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State registration as a Registered Nurse PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Accredited Case Management (ACM)REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA#LI-RR1