Case Manager

Company: University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC of El Pa
Location: El Paso
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description: Comprehensively plans for case management services for a targeted patient population. - Carries out activities related to utilization management, discharge planning, care coordination and referral to other levels of care. - Work with physicians, Social Workers with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate clinical pathways and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. - Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and champion service excellence. Works collaboratively to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum at the appropriate level of care. - Required Skills: - 1. - Clinical expertise. - 2. - Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. - 3. - Strong analytical, data management and computer skills. - 4. - Current working knowledge of discharge planning, utilization management, case management, performance improvement and managed care reimbursement. - 5. - Able to work with people of all social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. - 6. - Flexible, open-minded and adaptable to change. - 7. - Understanding of pre-acute and post-acute venues of care and community resources. - 8. - Strong organizational and time management skills, as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role components. - 9. - Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in interactions with physicians, payors, and patients/families. 10. - Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, culturally sensitive. 11. - Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions. - Required Experience: A. - Work Experience: 1. - Three -years of direct patient care experience in an acute care setting. - 2. - Previous case management experience or related experience preferred. - B. - License/Registration/Certification: 1. - Current Texas RN License. - 2. - Certified Case Manager (CCM) preferred. - C. - Education and Training: Bachelor's -degree in Nursing required. - Master's degree in Nursing preferred.

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