Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management - $28-43 per hour

Company: UT Health East Texas
Location: Athens
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

UT Health East Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Case Management for a nursing job in Athens, Texas.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Case Management
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Permanent
  OverviewAdvancing Healthcare--Together ---The Future of Healthcare is in East TexasWhy UT Health - East Texas?--Our People.-- Our people truly are our greatest strength.-- They make a massive difference in the amazing care we provide every day.-- We work closely together to create a positive experience for our patients and each other. --Our Purpose. We will build on your experience and provide meaningful and purposeful career growth for your future. You will have the opportunity every day to make a difference in someone's life and change the course of healthcare.--Our Place. Athens, Texas is a small town with a huge heart where you will have the privilege of caring for your neighbors. Everybody is somebody here.--Representing the very best in healthcare, UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 50 clinics across east Texas.-- With nearly 7,500 employees and over 1,000 licensed in-patient beds, UT Health East Texas provides healthcare services to thousands of patients annually through our hospitals, clinics, Level 1 trauma facility, air emergency fleet and EMS service in a metropolitan service area of a quarter-million people.--Our Athens hospital is seeking an experienced RN Case Manager.-- We are looking for your experience, knowledge and patient care skills in our Case Management Department where you will be responsible for:--What You Will Be Doing:
• Responsible for coordinating the care and service of patients across the continuum promoting quality care, effective utilization of resources and assuming a leadership role with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired clinical and resource outcomes.
• This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the delivery of services and working collaboratively with all members of the health care team.
• Plans and coordinates a comprehensive plan of care using a concurrent integrated review, standard operating procedures, case management tools, and collaborative efforts with all members of the patient's family and/or significant other to enhance quality care and reduce costs.
• Coordinates patient care to ensure appropriate and effective clinical outcomes.
• Communicates with third party payors, peer review entities and physicians' offices to gather and provide clinical and fiscal information for financial optimization.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and performs other duties as assigned or directed in order to enhance the overall team efforts of the department/organization.--Supervision:-- The RN Case Manager reports to the Director of Case Management.---- ResponsibilitiesEducation:
  • Associates or Bachelors' Active Registered Nurse License in state of TexasExperience:
    • Three (3) years of hospital experience required
    • Previous case management experience preferred
    • Basic personal computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Windows operating system; database and word processing skills required
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Active listening skills
    • Good problem solving skills
    • Organizational skills.
    • Leadership skills.
    • Ability to manage stress appropriately and to make decisions under pressure.
    • Patient record documentation skills
    • Strong time management skills
    • Ability to think strategically and act tactically
    • Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
    • Ability to embrace the client relationship to guide decisions and actions
    • Demonstrates good team workCertification and Licensure:
      • Active RN Licence within the state of Texas--Compliance Requirements
        • Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies QualificationsBEHAVIORAL STANDARDS:Service
          • Patient Centered Customer Service: Genuinely care about people.
          • Cultivate a compassionate environment: Changing lives for the better together.Quality
            • Clinical and Operational Excellence: A relentless drive to be the best.
            • Holistic Approach: Think and act for the benefit of the whole.--People
              • Promote a collaborative environment: Build effective working relationships with others.
              • Identify and Develop Talent: Prepare others to deliver excellence.Financial
                • About UT Health East TexasArdent Health Services--prides itself in--quality health care--by--investing in--people, technology, facilities and--communities, to--produce--extraordinary results.----To date, those investments total more than $1.4 billion since 2001. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools they need to succeed.--Recapitalized and supported by the financial strength of Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company and leading real estate investment trust, and Equity Group Investments, a private investment firm founded by Sam Zell more than 45 years ago, Ardent is expanding its network and bringing its unique combination of resources and proven management expertise to new communities.---------Ardent includes: 4,718 licensed beds,--More--than 1,000 employed providers,--and--$3 billion in revenues.-------Healthcare systems within Ardent include:-------BSA Health System--- Amarillo,--Texas---------Seton Medical Center--- Harker Heights,--Texas-------Hillcrest Healthcare System - Oklahoma--(8 Hospitals) - Hillcrest Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, Bailey Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital Cushing, Hillcrest Hospital Claremore, Hillcrest Hospital Henryetta, Hillcrest Hospital Pryor-------Lovelace Health System - Albuquerque, New Mexico--(5 Hospitals) ---Lovelace Medical Center, Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital, Lovelace Women's Hospital, Lovelace Westside Hospital, Lovelace Regional Hospital-------UT Health - East Texas--(9 Hospitals):--UT Health,--Tyler, UT Health North Campus--Tyler, UT Health East Texas--Long-Term Acute Care, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation--Center, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg-------Americas Division-----Hackensack Meridian Health - Mountainside Medical Center (Montclair, New Jersey) and Pascack Valley Medical Center (Westwood, New Jersey)--The University of Kansas Health System, St. Francis--Campus--(Topeka, Kansas)----Portneuf Medical Center--(Pocatello, Idaho)--Benefits
                  • Dental benefits
                  • Life insurance
                  • Continuing Education
                  • 401k retirement plan
                  • Discount program
                  • Wellness and fitness programs
                  • Employee assistance programs
                  • Medical benefits
                  • Vision benefits

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