Manager Nurse Case Management

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION TYPE : Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT : Manager of Case Management

LOCATION : Austin, TX

SHIFT : Day shift - Rotating weekends

JOB TYPE : Full-Time Permanent

SALARY : $110k-$125K

Job Summary

The Manager for Case Management Services reports to the Case Management Director and is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by coordinating all aspects of hospital-based case management for his / her assigned area of responsibility in alignment with the goals of the Case Management Department. The Manager for Case Management is accountable for the overall day-to-day oversight and management of the case management program including coordination, supervision, and administrative oversight of the case management team. The Manager for Case Management functions as an expert clinical practitioner, case management subject-matter expert, resource, advisor, and leader for the members of the case management team. The Manager for Case Management supervises and monitors professional and support staff and ensures that effective care coordination and case management practices are consistent with hospital policies, and applicable regulations and guidelines. The Manager for Case Management monitors the quality of the interactions, documentation, and assessments of the case management staff. The Manager for Case Management coordinates activities that promote quality outcomes and patient throughput while supporting a balance of optimal care and appropriate resource utilization.

Job Responsibilities

• serve as a role model and function as a clinical resource for staff.
• supervise and facilitate the development of staff and oversee the day-to-day tasks / activities in the department.
• ensure staff are competent in the use of InterQual to progress the plan of care.
• work collaboratively and maintain active communication with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team to effect timely, appropriate patient management.
• monitor the quality of CM interactions with patients, families, physicians, and the multidisciplinary team by regularly shadowing staff to ensure clear understanding and adherence to department processes.
• monitor the quality of documentation and assessments by regularly auditing the case managers documentation.
• participate in clinical performance improvement activities.
• communicate effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors, and outside contacts.
• assume responsibility for the department in the absence of the Director.
• assume responsibility for scheduling and staffing of the department.
• ill assume responsibility for department education and competencies.

Job Qualifications

MUST HAVERECENT CASE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE WITHIN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING

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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000