Registered Nurse Case Manager

Overview

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Heart Hospital of Austin we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our team as a Registered Nurse Case Manager and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

• 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 Air Med 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.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a Registered Nurse Case Manager you will be responsible for promoting patient‑centered care by coordinating the plan of care for the patient stay, managing the length of stay, ensuring appropriate resource management, and developing a safe appropriate discharge plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. You will facilitate the progression and transition of care using established criteria in conjunction with the multidisciplinary team.

You will coordinate activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.

• Provide case management services for both inpatient and observation patients as assigned.
• Identify patients who are at risk for adverse outcomes during the transition from one level of care/setting to another.
• Perform a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical, and discharge needs of patient/family along with an assessment of resources appropriate and available to the patient/family.
• Reassess the patient’s clinical condition as indicated. Consider patient’s readmission status or risk of readmission and develop strategies to mitigate including education on appropriately accessing healthcare resources, preventative education, and community based resources.
• Coordinate the plan of care and drive the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and in particular with the patient’s physician to facilitate a successful care transition.
• Partner with Social Services to ensure the post‑acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate.

• 2+ years’ experience in case management OR 3+ years’ experience in clinical nursing.
• Inter Qual experience - preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing – preferred.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state(s) of practice according to law and regulation, with Texas license to be obtained as follows:
  • Apply for a Texas RN License within 60 days from hire.
  • Obtain current Texas RN license within 6 months of application.

Heart Hospital of Austin is a leading 72‑bed facility renowned for its exceptional performance in cardiovascular care. It hosts one of the largest non‑academic cardiovascular research programs globally. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times.

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.

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