Registered Nurse Case Manager

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Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Medical City Dallas our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Registered Nurse Case Manager to join our healthcare family.

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, 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 offering free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

This is a Full‑Time Day Shift position, hours are typically 8:00 am‑4:30 pm Monday‑Friday with some weekends.

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of psychosocial, medical and discharge needs of patients/family and assesses available resources.
• Reassesses the patient’s clinical condition as indicated. Considers readmission risk and develops strategies to mitigate including education on accessing healthcare resources, preventive education, and community‑based resources.
• Coordinates the plan of care and drives the discharge plan by collaborating with the multidisciplinary health care team and particularly the patient’s physician to facilitate a successful care transition.
• In partnership with Social Services, ensures the post‑acute medical needs and level of care are appropriate.
• Ensures timely referral to Social Services when risk factors for psychosocial determinants of health are identified.
• Involves patient, family, or significant others in identifying and clarifying needs and expectations to develop mutually realistic goals.
• Evaluates progression of care using evidence‑based tools and approved criteria (Inter Qual) throughout the episode of care; escalates progression and transition of care issues through the established chain of command.
• Makes appropriate referrals to third‑party payer, disease and case management programs for recurring patients and patients with chronic disease states.
• Facilitates patient throughput with an ongoing focus on effective care transition, quality and efficiency.
• Documents professional recommendations, discharge plan, care coordination interventions, and case management activities to effectively communicate to all members of the health care team.
• Aligns patient’s needs with available resources to ensure a safe discharge/transition.
• Acts as a liaison through effective and professional communication between and with physicians, patient/family, hospital staff, and outside agencies.
• Directs activities to identify and provide for the needs of the under‑resourced patient population to include patient education activities, patient assistance programs, and community‑based resources.
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, HCA Ethics and…