Registered Nurse Case Manager

Description

Introduction

Las Palmas Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently.

Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care?

Submit your application for Registered Nurse Case Manager position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include :

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

Colleague recognition program

Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Las Palmas Medical Center!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Provides overall coordination in the delivery of medical services and discharge planning for a specified patient population. Performs concurrent and retrospective review of patient medical records for purposes of utilization review, compliance with requirements of external review agencies including governmental and non-governmental payers and quality assurance agencies. Promotes a cooperative and supportive relationship as liaison with patient, family, facility staff, physicians, funding representatives and community agencies. Ensures continuity in the handoff of patient clinical information from the hospital to other involved healthcare entities. The duties of the acute care Case Manager may be performed as in the integrated or triad model.

What you will do in this role :

You will provide program orientation to patients / families / caregivers. Orientation will include the case manager's role, Rehab philosophy, and continued stay and discharge criteria. Orientation will also include Medicare and insurance benefits, grievance procedures, treatment plan process, and rights and responsibilities.

You will act as the coordinator of patient / family / caregiver education. You will promote the participation of the patient / family / caregiver in team discussions related to plans, goals, and status. This will be conducted through Family Conferences and other interactions.

You will ensure the implementation of the patient's treatment plan that supports the patient's strengths, abilities, needs, and preferences. You will facilitate the involvement of the patient throughout the rehabilitation process.

You will document the findings of the Discharge Planning Evaluation (DPE) and psychosocial assessments. You will communicate the social, financial, or discharge needs and preferences of the patient / family / caregiver.

You will assume accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.

What qualifications you will need :

REQUIRED LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS :

RN licensure in the state of TX or Compact State.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

Associates Degree or BSN

PREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES :

Prefer three-five years clinical experience within an acute health care setting with recent work history in acute care case management role or related health care experience. Working knowledge of case management philosophy / process / role, needs assessment, principles of utilization review / quality assurance, use of InterQual® or other clinical decision support criteria, discharge planning, and reimbursement structures (i.e. Government and non-governmental payers).

Ability to read, analyze and comprehend complex clinical and financial data and its application to level of care criteria and discharge options; strong, broad-based clinical knowledge and understanding of pathology / physiology of disease processes; excellent critical thinking skills; assertive personality traits to facilitate ongoing physician communication; organize, prioritize and manage time efficiently. Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of hospital personnel, physicians, patients / family members within various socioeconomic groups and representatives of varied outside agencies. Ability to communicate effectively with and know the age-specific needs of patients of adolescent, adult and geriatric age.

Demonstrate an understanding of HCA’s “Patients First” safety initiative through strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures.

Recognizes that variables such as age, race, nationality, culture, disease-causing vulnerabilities, and socio-economic factors affect the patient populations under their care. Uses interventions appropriate to these factors (e.g. interpreter, dietary preferences, social service consult, etc.)

Las Palmas Medical Center

is a

300+ bed

full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to

the region’s only

kidney transplant center

• . The facility offers a

range of services

including emergency care with a

Level III trauma center , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Case Manager opening.

Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.