Care Coordinator; or , Non- Bearing - Clear Lake Campus, Care Ma

Job Summary

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, the Care Coordinator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and safely transitioning the acute care patient to the next level of care. This role is a partner with physicians, nurses, and all ancillary services to ensure quality outcomes, coordinate the care of the patient, and ensure timely utilization of services and safe and timely transition planning and implementation.

• Coordinate discharge planning with patient, family, and medical team for a safe transition to an ambulatory setting. Works independently.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs, discharge planning, and Case Management outcomes for patients and families.
• Utilize leadership principles to mobilize the team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Follow up on matters to ensure they are successfully resolved.
• Coordinate and facilitate communication between physicians, nurses, ancillary services, and the patient.
• Prepare and facilitate a safe, comprehensive, and timely transition plan with adequate communication to the ambulatory setting.
• Promote a culture of service excellence and quality by implementing and accepting accountability for service standards:
• Provide excellent service to patients/customers
• Build strong relationships and team cohesiveness
• Focus on quality and positive solutions
• Communicate respectfully
• Demonstrate compassion and understanding in response to patients’ and customers’ requests/needs
• Partner with physicians and the Physician Advisor(s) to build and maintain effective relationships with physicians, services, and specialties
• Manage structures and processes to facilitate participation by physicians, physical therapists, clergy, Social Work, and other health professionals in multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning
• Participate in clinical performance improvement activities, including development of clinical paths, patient/family education programs, collaborative practice groups, and other quality initiatives
• Stay aware of organizational developments and initiatives relevant to the department or work group
• Collaborate with all disciplines, departments, payers, system partners, vendors, and community agencies to optimize clinical outcomes within best practice, ethical, legal, and regulatory parameters
• Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure
• Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: RN with an Associate degree in nursing. Two years of clinical nursing experience in an acute hospital environment. Current license or valid permit to practice professional nursing in Texas. Certification in Care Management CCM or ACM-RN to be obtained within 3 years from the date of hire.

Required: Texas registered nurse

Work Schedule: This position is considered a casual appointment, working up to 19.99 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits. Must be available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm on an as-needed basis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Care Management experience

• Strong communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated competencies

• Standard hospital, clinical, and/or office environments
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace, and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort
• Moderate physical effort may be required, such as walking, standing, and lifting materials/equipment/objects
• Must be able to move about the facilities to visit patients
• Vision, hearing, speech, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to read small print, monitor equipment, and communicate clearly
• Alertness and careful attention to detail are required
• May be exposed to occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by policy or by federal, state or local laws. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Webster

Work Location: 1630 - Clear Lake Hospital

Job: Nursing & Care Management

Organization: UTMB Health

Shift: Standard

Employee Status: Non-Manager

Job Posting: Jan 15, 2026, 8:22:18 AM